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Oct 24, 2016 | 06:04 PM

awlsnsr

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From: Willingboro, New Jersey

Help

My 04 Fat Boy doesn't ride well at highway speeds. I have new rims, tires and axial the tire pressure is good but I guess I'm missing an obvious issue. What do you think?

Oct 24, 2016 | 06:16 PM

Iceman24

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Define "doesn't ride well?"

Is it wobbly, vibration, unstable, etc...need some details.

Oct 24, 2016 | 06:17 PM

Yamaharley

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What exactly is the bike doing at speed that is a problem? Also when was the last time the fork oil was changed? When I got my 96 the fork level was less than half in each fork and black as night. It could also be as simple as gripping the bars too tight. We need a little more to go on..

Oct 24, 2016 | 06:18 PM

Tampa Fatboy

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Explain yourself...you're gonna get a lot of BS answers if ya dont

Oct 24, 2016 | 07:03 PM

Bone Doc

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Dude....

Is it possible it is the operator? Does the problem disappear when you counter-steer? Your brothers, MikerR1 and phxman2015, have the answer.

Oct 24, 2016 | 09:03 PM

awlsnsr

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It's unstable from the backend. It feels like I'm bouncing it's not a smooth ride, I change my lane position thinking it's the road but it isn't.

I've been riding for over 7 years so I don't think it's the rider. I never squeeze the grips and I cover the front brake and clutch. Maybe it's the ride of a Harley because this is my first one however I hope not.

Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; Oct 25, 2016 at 11:04 PM.