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Nov 10, 2014 | 02:21 PM

Steele_Asylum13

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Crazy Wobble

My 05 FXDC suddenly has a crazy wobble at 65 mph and above. Not sure what might be the problem. I am learning as I go, so any advice I would appreciate it.

The wobble is a left and right motion and it starts to get excessive until I slow down to 60 or less.

Nov 10, 2014 | 02:37 PM

bullast

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Is the wobble primarily in the bars/ your hands, or the body of the bike/ your ****?

Nov 10, 2014 | 03:58 PM

Steele_Asylum13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bullast

Is the wobble primarily in the bars/ your hands, or the body of the bike/ your ****?

It is primarily in the body of the bike.

Nov 10, 2014 | 04:02 PM

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Nov 10, 2014 | 06:06 PM

fidel

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first thing check air pressure in rear tire

Nov 11, 2014 | 01:19 PM

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Try using a different gear (4th instead of 5th) to get above 60 and see if it still wobbles.

Nov 12, 2014 | 06:10 AM

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Take care with any experiments on going fast! Your bike has front and rear rubber mounts, which hold the engine and rear wheel in the frame. By all means check things like steering bearings and tyre pressures, but check them as well. It is some years since I sold my Dyna and I no longer have a service manual, so can't consult it for tips, but do check them!