stering wobble fixed
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RE: stering wobble fixed
Glad you got it fixed blue rose! Low airpressure will cause the tire cupping, and also can cause a rim to become outta round [ untrue] etc.....Kinda a chain reaction of one problem leading to another one....I check my tire pressures ALOT.....Pretty much weekly....I have an aircompressor in the garage, and it takes me about a minute or two to check and service the tires......Only got 2 tires, may as well make darn sure they are in in excellent shape before heading out down the super slab at 70 mph ! Especially critical to check tire pressures during a big temperature change also, like the first frost, or cold spell etc...Very important !
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RE: stering wobble fixed
Not fixed yet..have to take the tire in next week...First I need to run out and buy a jack. Haven't had to have the bike off the floor yet.
Been told the one at Kragen is basically the same jack as the Harley one. checking sears too.
Been told the one at Kragen is basically the same jack as the Harley one. checking sears too.
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RE: stering wobble fixed
Well I jacked it up,turned the wheel, hubby and I both saw a minor what appeared to be a warp...and I said "Ahhh Haaa! I'm not crazy!"
Took it to the dealer...had the tire replaced ,balanced, and the spokes checked. And they found........Nothing[:@] And I found....the wobble is still there[:@]
Guess I wasted some $$$ and have joined Speedkingnick in thinking "I don't know if the softails get a resonant point at 35 mph or if it is engine or tires".
Took it to the dealer...had the tire replaced ,balanced, and the spokes checked. And they found........Nothing[:@] And I found....the wobble is still there[:@]
Guess I wasted some $$$ and have joined Speedkingnick in thinking "I don't know if the softails get a resonant point at 35 mph or if it is engine or tires".
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RE: stering wobble fixed
Simple easy way to determine,,,, pull in the clutch at a speed above the 35 MPH,,, let the engine go to idle,,, then see if you still feel the wobble when you get back to the 35 MPH. Could be slightlyloose steering head bearings would be my guess.
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RE: stering wobble fixed
ORIGINAL: sgt joseph
Glad you got it fixed blue rose! Low airpressure will cause the tire cupping, and also can cause a rim to become outta round [ untrue] etc.....Kinda a chain reaction of one problem leading to another one....I check my tire pressures ALOT.....Pretty much weekly....I have an aircompressor in the garage, and it takes me about a minute or two to check and service the tires......Only got 2 tires, may as well make darn sure they are in in excellent shape before heading out down the super slab at 70 mph ! Especially critical to check tire pressures during a big temperature change also, like the first frost, or cold spell etc...Very important !
Glad you got it fixed blue rose! Low airpressure will cause the tire cupping, and also can cause a rim to become outta round [ untrue] etc.....Kinda a chain reaction of one problem leading to another one....I check my tire pressures ALOT.....Pretty much weekly....I have an aircompressor in the garage, and it takes me about a minute or two to check and service the tires......Only got 2 tires, may as well make darn sure they are in in excellent shape before heading out down the super slab at 70 mph ! Especially critical to check tire pressures during a big temperature change also, like the first frost, or cold spell etc...Very important !
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RE: stering wobble fixed
My last Dunlop front tire cupped. I was getting a lot of wobble so had the tire changed. All the wobble dissapeared instantly. I had 2 different mechanics tell me it had to do with me riding 2 up a lot. More weight on the rear of the bike does odd things to the front end. I always keep 38 lbs in the front, 40 lbs in the back tire. My $.02...
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RE: stering wobble fixed
ORIGINAL: bnsoftailrider
Interesting point about the temperature change....I keep my bike in a climate controlled garage, so the temp is always the same when I check my tire pressures, so the outside temp is not a factor....any suggestions on compensating for this,,,,,thanks
ORIGINAL: sgt joseph
Glad you got it fixed blue rose! Low airpressure will cause the tire cupping, and also can cause a rim to become outta round [ untrue] etc.....Kinda a chain reaction of one problem leading to another one....I check my tire pressures ALOT.....Pretty much weekly....I have an aircompressor in the garage, and it takes me about a minute or two to check and service the tires......Only got 2 tires, may as well make darn sure they are in in excellent shape before heading out down the super slab at 70 mph ! Especially critical to check tire pressures during a big temperature change also, like the first frost, or cold spell etc...Very important !
Glad you got it fixed blue rose! Low airpressure will cause the tire cupping, and also can cause a rim to become outta round [ untrue] etc.....Kinda a chain reaction of one problem leading to another one....I check my tire pressures ALOT.....Pretty much weekly....I have an aircompressor in the garage, and it takes me about a minute or two to check and service the tires......Only got 2 tires, may as well make darn sure they are in in excellent shape before heading out down the super slab at 70 mph ! Especially critical to check tire pressures during a big temperature change also, like the first frost, or cold spell etc...Very important !
Pesonally I don't know what the difference in PSI would/could be, never done any kind of test myself,,,, main thing is to check the pressure quite often no matter what the temperature.
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RE: stering wobble fixed
ORIGINAL: John TN
Simple easy way to determine,,,, pull in the clutch at a speed above the 35 MPH,,, let the engine go to idle,,, then see if you still feel the wobble when you get back to the 35 MPH. Could be slightlyloose steering head bearings would be my guess.
Simple easy way to determine,,,, pull in the clutch at a speed above the 35 MPH,,, let the engine go to idle,,, then see if you still feel the wobble when you get back to the 35 MPH. Could be slightlyloose steering head bearings would be my guess.
For those of you that keep talking about cupped tires...there was no evidence of a cupped tire or even uneven wear...I keep my tires to the book 36 in the fron and 38 in the rear because I have a tour pak that I carry work stuff in (about 25 lbs - 40 lbs with bags and gear). I rarelyride anyone 2 up...(maybe 4 or 5 timesfor 100 miles or less in 7500 miles of riding)
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