My Dreadful Bagger Wobble
A spherical plain bearing is a bearing that permits angular rotation about a central point in two orthogonal directions (usually within a specified angular limit based on the bearing geometry). Typically these bearings support a rotating shaft in the bore of the inner ring that must move not only rotationally, but also at an angle.
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Since you're ripping her apart, consider replacing the spherical bearings in the swingarm with good sealed roller bearings. Sta-bo sells some, their prices are pretty high, but it would assure using a bearing that has been used in this configuration before. You can also just measure the spherical bearings when you get them out and cross reference a roller bearing. I'm pretty sure you can get two really good sealed roller bearings for less than $106. This will do as much or more to stabilize the rear as an add on stabilizer.
A spherical plain bearing is a bearing that permits angular rotation about a central point in two orthogonal directions (usually within a specified angular limit based on the bearing geometry). Typically these bearings support a rotating shaft in the bore of the inner ring that must move not only rotationally, but also at an angle.
A spherical plain bearing is a bearing that permits angular rotation about a central point in two orthogonal directions (usually within a specified angular limit based on the bearing geometry). Typically these bearings support a rotating shaft in the bore of the inner ring that must move not only rotationally, but also at an angle.
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My 2020 CVO Street Glide with 128 kit, Fox shocks and front cartridges, tracks straight and true with 0 wobble. My 2016 CVO Street Glide that I sold to my friend with legends shocks and front cartridges is a death trap in high speed sweepers over about 75MPH. It started after I had a 117 kit put in. Im wondering if this is the problem. I put new tires on it, a klock works shield and had the fall away test done and still no bueno. It handles great in tight corners and feels totally stable up to that 75MPH to 80MPH mark.
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My 2020 CVO Street Glide with 128 kit, Fox shocks and front cartridges, tracks straight and true with 0 wobble. My 2016 CVO Street Glide that I sold to my friend with legends shocks and front cartridges is a death trap in high speed sweepers over about 75MPH. It started after I had a 117 kit put in. I’m wondering if this is the problem. I put new tires on it, a klock works shield and had the fall away test done and still no bueno. It handles great in tight corners and feels totally stable up to that 75MPH to 80MPH mark.
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****! I forgot about this thread LOL
So, I did it stages (of laziness) I first did the front TrueTrac. We went out on a weekend ride in ID, and it actually felt worse. I played with the adjustment that whole trip, and I could not get it change. Just wallowing in corners about 75.
Did the shocks, took me a bit to get them dialed in. By the end of a 1600 mile trip, life was good! I think this solved most of my issues.
Did the NiX cartridges, and while I think this resolved the rest of the issues, I think my springs are too heavy. I might try lighter oil.
Then I did the rear TrueTrac, noticed my tire was completely worn out, but could not get a damn tire! Put it all back together, triple checked the wheel alignment, sock length, everything. She is rock solid now, all I need to do is get the new front tire on, and decide if I need lighter springs, or lighter oil.
TLDR; it took a bit of everything to resolve wobble, it pushed it up to higher speeds. Doing just the rear TT made it feel worse, so I am not sure why some only buy the front? It is entirely possible that my **** tires has something to do with it at that point (it has done this since new)
So, I did it stages (of laziness) I first did the front TrueTrac. We went out on a weekend ride in ID, and it actually felt worse. I played with the adjustment that whole trip, and I could not get it change. Just wallowing in corners about 75.
Did the shocks, took me a bit to get them dialed in. By the end of a 1600 mile trip, life was good! I think this solved most of my issues.
Did the NiX cartridges, and while I think this resolved the rest of the issues, I think my springs are too heavy. I might try lighter oil.
Then I did the rear TrueTrac, noticed my tire was completely worn out, but could not get a damn tire! Put it all back together, triple checked the wheel alignment, sock length, everything. She is rock solid now, all I need to do is get the new front tire on, and decide if I need lighter springs, or lighter oil.
TLDR; it took a bit of everything to resolve wobble, it pushed it up to higher speeds. Doing just the rear TT made it feel worse, so I am not sure why some only buy the front? It is entirely possible that my **** tires has something to do with it at that point (it has done this since new)
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I have the 13 inch Fox IFP with adjustable rebound and no remote reservoir. Im almost 300lbs so I did the heavy duty springs and also did the heavy duty Fox cartridge kit in the forks. I have been very happy with this set up both 1 and 2 up. I like the whole set up better then my Legends. Fox separates the nitrogen from the fluid so it stays very consistent and they also get you 3.35 inches of travel in the 13 inch shocks. I would buy again for sure but would like to try a set of Wes Wernimont RS1 shocks as well. They have 4 inches of travel with their 13 inch shock and a remote reservoir. That being said, Id be afraid to lose the great ride I have now with Fox!
would you mind providinsome details on these, fitment, any issues at all, performance, etc., as I'm considering the same..which shocks..I'm thinking the standard rate 12" without IPR or remote reservoir as well as doing my fork service at upcoming 40K miles instead of waiting until 50K, at which point might as well drop the cartridges in..or maybe just the springs, undecided...OEM suspension ain't terrible but as it wears, well..I'd much rather put money into suspension upgrades than powertrain..TIA