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Aug 3, 2009 | 09:36 PM

ptcruiser

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From: Beaver, OK. (No mans land)

Front end wobble

Not for sure if my title is correct it's not really a wobble but I have noticed when taking off my front end feels like the tire is out of round, It feels as if the front end moves up and down, it's very slight but noticeable. It only happens when pulling away from a stop but quits at about 10 MPH and remains smooth as silk from then on. I do not notice it if I pull away hard just when slow. I have pulled the front wheel and put it on a jig and check the lateral and radial runout and all is well within tolerance. Checked motor alignment drained and refilled shock fluid with no luck. Anybody ever have this problem or have any suggestions.

Thanks In advance

Aug 3, 2009 | 09:42 PM

sqdealgeorge

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What size tire ? model bike ?

Aug 3, 2009 | 09:47 PM

mjunk1

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From: Hickory, NC area

Never experienced it, but it would be incentive to stop puling away "slow" for me! Just punch it

Aug 3, 2009 | 10:06 PM

ptcruiser

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From: Beaver, OK. (No mans land)

Sorry I guess it would help to no what we are working on here would'nt it.

1994 FLHTC 16" Cast wheel 300 miles on dunlop tire.

I have also replaced the wheel bearings ,races and seals and have adjusted the fall away and adjusted the fall away a little tighter then spec to clear up a clunking noise in the front end when hitting bumps this fixed the clunk but not the up and down action. As for mjunk1 post this is what I have been doing but when the wife is on the back she does not care for it and I do not want to prevent her from riding with me.

Thanks Todd

Aug 3, 2009 | 10:52 PM

2nd Mike

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From: Middle of Kansas

When my stock clutch lost a few rivets in it's "unnecessary" drive plate my bike acted similar to that.It was subtle but felt strange at slow "launches". It also resulted in a clutch that sometimes would work right and sometimes would want to keep pulling me forward when I was stopped in first gear.

It might not be the problem but it wouldn't hurt to pull your clutch inspection cover to see if there are any little rivets hanging out in your primary if you've experienced any other clutch issues.

Aug 3, 2009 | 10:59 PM

BB4xl

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New fork oil?? Couldn't hurt

Aug 4, 2009 | 08:00 AM

ptcruiser

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From: Beaver, OK. (No mans land)

Just had my primary off to install a new stator so everything in there is good. Never thought about the clutch, next time I ride I'm going to pay close attention to the clutch and see if there my be a little chatter there that could be the cause.

Thanks Todd