wobble wobble
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I had a guy with a dresser who came in complaining that cornering at 80mph on bumpy roads was a bit scary....I told him to slow down or buy a Dyna.....he bought a V-Rod.
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Kneck bearings change was a *******.
Thing is u buy the bearings cheap @ $30 and that makes u feel good.
My good mate of many years who has loads of bike(non harley) and auto experience was the main man. Without his knowledge I wouldnt have attempted it and it probably is a 2 man job. Funny thing...he hated Harleys.!
Unfortunately he passed away last year with the big C. I have pics of the job but it sure wasnt easy.
In fact....for anyone buying a used Harley the kneck bearing "play" is probably one of the most important things to examine before buying.Other than the motor of course. Have a great summer! Bungo.
Thing is u buy the bearings cheap @ $30 and that makes u feel good.
My good mate of many years who has loads of bike(non harley) and auto experience was the main man. Without his knowledge I wouldnt have attempted it and it probably is a 2 man job. Funny thing...he hated Harleys.!
Unfortunately he passed away last year with the big C. I have pics of the job but it sure wasnt easy.
In fact....for anyone buying a used Harley the kneck bearing "play" is probably one of the most important things to examine before buying.Other than the motor of course. Have a great summer! Bungo.
Funney thing is I went out yesterday and put 600 miles on the bike and I hit some good speeds passing and just hitting the throttle and couldn't get a wobble for nothing.
I defiantely think its time to do the maintenance on the kneck bearings and swing arm. I've changed the tranny out so I know how much work it is to get the swingarm out. How much down time did it take to do the front end?
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Please do post the pics you have.
Funney thing is I went out yesterday and put 600 miles on the bike and I hit some good speeds passing and just hitting the throttle and couldn't get a wobble for nothing.
I defiantely think its time to do the maintenance on the kneck bearings and swing arm. I've changed the tranny out so I know how much work it is to get the swingarm out. How much down time did it take to do the front end?
Funney thing is I went out yesterday and put 600 miles on the bike and I hit some good speeds passing and just hitting the throttle and couldn't get a wobble for nothing.
I defiantely think its time to do the maintenance on the kneck bearings and swing arm. I've changed the tranny out so I know how much work it is to get the swingarm out. How much down time did it take to do the front end?
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I have access to a welder but not in my garage and I wouldn't want to take my bike apart anywhere but in my garage. I've often used a propane bottle for heat, the yellow bottle not the blue one.
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Please do post the pics you have.
Funney thing is I went out yesterday and put 600 miles on the bike and I hit some good speeds passing and just hitting the throttle and couldn't get a wobble for nothing.
I defiantely think its time to do the maintenance on the kneck bearings and swing arm. I've changed the tranny out so I know how much work it is to get the swingarm out. How much down time did it take to do the front end?
Funney thing is I went out yesterday and put 600 miles on the bike and I hit some good speeds passing and just hitting the throttle and couldn't get a wobble for nothing.
I defiantely think its time to do the maintenance on the kneck bearings and swing arm. I've changed the tranny out so I know how much work it is to get the swingarm out. How much down time did it take to do the front end?
Tightening them up is ok if u find an easy way to do it without stripdown but on 60k + Id rather replace them. Bungo
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More pics. Kneck stripdown
Please do post the pics you have.
Funney thing is I went out yesterday and put 600 miles on the bike and I hit some good speeds passing and just hitting the throttle and couldn't get a wobble for nothing.
I defiantely think its time to do the maintenance on the kneck bearings and swing arm. I've changed the tranny out so I know how much work it is to get the swingarm out. How much down time did it take to do the front end?
Funney thing is I went out yesterday and put 600 miles on the bike and I hit some good speeds passing and just hitting the throttle and couldn't get a wobble for nothing.
I defiantely think its time to do the maintenance on the kneck bearings and swing arm. I've changed the tranny out so I know how much work it is to get the swingarm out. How much down time did it take to do the front end?
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Kneck Stripdown. last 5 pics. honest
Just added them anyway. Might be of interest. Bungo