stering wobble fixed
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stering wobble fixed
I mentioned before on deceleration around 40-35 or so I had a steering wobble and just wanted to let all know what was wrong with mine..
front tire was cupped because of lack of pressure..it was 32 lbs so make sure its up to 36, (Heritage)
front rim had to be trued, I dont remember hitting anything that hard but possible the spokes were a little loose.
Now its all better, rides great, thanks for all your help and info guys
front tire was cupped because of lack of pressure..it was 32 lbs so make sure its up to 36, (Heritage)
front rim had to be trued, I dont remember hitting anything that hard but possible the spokes were a little loose.
Now its all better, rides great, thanks for all your help and info guys
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From: Crown Point, IN
RE: stering wobble fixed
I just spent $1200 and 4 tires to figure the damn thing out......
I had a wobble in the front end at 35 MPH. It was either in third or fourth gear - kind of coasting......It started happening when I putMetzeler tires on (880's) - the INDy told me that all bikes wobble - I said nope - didn't happen before......He put back on my old tires and said "See still there....." I had a belt seperate in the Metzeler tire which then caused a leak and blowout at 70 mph. (Rear wheel) The tire had only 200 miles on it.
Put on a new set of Dunlops and the wobble is so slight you really have to pay attention to notice it.
I don't know if the softails get a resonant point at 35 mph or if it is engine or tires......dunno.....
Maybe we can figure this out...
I had a wobble in the front end at 35 MPH. It was either in third or fourth gear - kind of coasting......It started happening when I putMetzeler tires on (880's) - the INDy told me that all bikes wobble - I said nope - didn't happen before......He put back on my old tires and said "See still there....." I had a belt seperate in the Metzeler tire which then caused a leak and blowout at 70 mph. (Rear wheel) The tire had only 200 miles on it.
Put on a new set of Dunlops and the wobble is so slight you really have to pay attention to notice it.
I don't know if the softails get a resonant point at 35 mph or if it is engine or tires......dunno.....
Maybe we can figure this out...
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RE: stering wobble fixed
ORIGINAL: Speedkingnick
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I don't know if the softails get a resonant point at 35 mph or if it is engine or tires......dunno.....
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I don't know if the softails get a resonant point at 35 mph or if it is engine or tires......dunno.....
Gonna ride over to the dealer with no appointment today[&:] See if they will take a quick ride/look...won't cost me anything. I need a ride on the bike anyway...been way to long and the closer I get to the dealer the better the riding weather will be....way too hot in this valley.
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RE: stering wobble fixed
ORIGINAL: Speedkingnick
I had a wobble in the front end at 35 MPH. It was either in third or fourth gear - kind of coasting......It started happening when I putMetzeler tires on (880's) - the INDy told me that all bikes wobble - I said nope - didn't happen before......He put back on my old tires and said "See still there....." I had a belt seperate in the Metzeler tire which then caused a leak and blowout at 70 mph. (Rear wheel) The tire had only 200 miles on it.
I had a wobble in the front end at 35 MPH. It was either in third or fourth gear - kind of coasting......It started happening when I putMetzeler tires on (880's) - the INDy told me that all bikes wobble - I said nope - didn't happen before......He put back on my old tires and said "See still there....." I had a belt seperate in the Metzeler tire which then caused a leak and blowout at 70 mph. (Rear wheel) The tire had only 200 miles on it.
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RE: stering wobble fixed
Well the determination was to bring in the wheel and tire in and change it the tire. They will check the wheel whilethey are at it.
They think it could be a faulty tire but they can't tell until it is off. If it is faulty then it will be free otherwise I just bought a tire[&:] Either way better safe then sorry for the Rally ride and vaction.
They think it could be a faulty tire but they can't tell until it is off. If it is faulty then it will be free otherwise I just bought a tire[&:] Either way better safe then sorry for the Rally ride and vaction.