Rushmore wobble?
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#93
My 2016 FLHTCU has never "wobbled" as described. At 36k miles, bone stock, this bike is rock solid in turns. However, like any motorcycle, a firm control hand is required during fast turns. You can't let the bike ride itself, it needs to be controlled, and never over cook a turn or there may be a certain amount of panicky wobbling.
I know what a wobbler feels like, though. I put 55k miles on a 2000 Kawasaki Voyager. This bike wobbled in high speed sweepers until I put a few more inch-pounds of torque on the steering bearings. After that, it was better, but still would get to oscillating if I didn't set up the turn properly, keep the speed level, and keep a firm hand on the bars.
I know what a wobbler feels like, though. I put 55k miles on a 2000 Kawasaki Voyager. This bike wobbled in high speed sweepers until I put a few more inch-pounds of torque on the steering bearings. After that, it was better, but still would get to oscillating if I didn't set up the turn properly, keep the speed level, and keep a firm hand on the bars.
#94
Ok folks, we have been talking about the wobble for years on here and in our garages with the gang.
Here's a question, how many guys experiencing the wobble have modified their handle bars? Apes? Mini apes? Even just moving them away from the stock location?
I have had the wobble more than once, not a good feeling at all but I will say both of my bikes picked it up after I messed with the bars. I installed 12" apes on my 09 streetglide then 14" on my 15 road glide special. I absolutely believe this is part of the equation.
I have 10,000 miles on the road glide now, had it to the dealer and they checked the steering head, all was good. My rear tire was shot though so I replaced it and the difference was night and day as we all know from installing a tire.
Anyway just curious how many have changed their bars and picked up the wobble? There aren't many of these bikes out there with stock bars on them anymore, seems like that is one of the first things people will change because the stock bars basically suck.
Lets hear it folks.
Here's a question, how many guys experiencing the wobble have modified their handle bars? Apes? Mini apes? Even just moving them away from the stock location?
I have had the wobble more than once, not a good feeling at all but I will say both of my bikes picked it up after I messed with the bars. I installed 12" apes on my 09 streetglide then 14" on my 15 road glide special. I absolutely believe this is part of the equation.
I have 10,000 miles on the road glide now, had it to the dealer and they checked the steering head, all was good. My rear tire was shot though so I replaced it and the difference was night and day as we all know from installing a tire.
Anyway just curious how many have changed their bars and picked up the wobble? There aren't many of these bikes out there with stock bars on them anymore, seems like that is one of the first things people will change because the stock bars basically suck.
Lets hear it folks.
#95
I'm an experienced rider (former club racer, sport rider, etc.), and had experienced this on a 2005 RoadKing with no "Bagger Brace." Scary, but predictable. My 98 RK had a brace and was planted through corners, no matter the tire wear. Fast-forward to my 16 SG. It felt nice and tight... up until a couple weeks ago. At 6.5k miles now, she gets a bit unsettled in the fast sweepers--especially if they're bumpy or "wavy." Not quite a wobble, but she feels loose. And so I will definitely get the modern equivalent of the Bagger Brace (Tru-Track?) in order to establish a solid connection between the swingarm and the frame--I believe this is where the problem originates. And there is a problem.
#96
Ok folks, we have been talking about the wobble for years on here and in our garages with the gang.
Here's a question, how many guys experiencing the wobble have modified their handle bars? Apes? Mini apes? Even just moving them away from the stock location?
I have had the wobble more than once, not a good feeling at all but I will say both of my bikes picked it up after I messed with the bars. I installed 12" apes on my 09 streetglide then 14" on my 15 road glide special. I absolutely believe this is part of the equation.
I have 10,000 miles on the road glide now, had it to the dealer and they checked the steering head, all was good. My rear tire was shot though so I replaced it and the difference was night and day as we all know from installing a tire.
Anyway just curious how many have changed their bars and picked up the wobble? There aren't many of these bikes out there with stock bars on them anymore, seems like that is one of the first things people will change because the stock bars basically suck.
Lets hear it folks.
Here's a question, how many guys experiencing the wobble have modified their handle bars? Apes? Mini apes? Even just moving them away from the stock location?
I have had the wobble more than once, not a good feeling at all but I will say both of my bikes picked it up after I messed with the bars. I installed 12" apes on my 09 streetglide then 14" on my 15 road glide special. I absolutely believe this is part of the equation.
I have 10,000 miles on the road glide now, had it to the dealer and they checked the steering head, all was good. My rear tire was shot though so I replaced it and the difference was night and day as we all know from installing a tire.
Anyway just curious how many have changed their bars and picked up the wobble? There aren't many of these bikes out there with stock bars on them anymore, seems like that is one of the first things people will change because the stock bars basically suck.
Lets hear it folks.
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rusty289 (12-19-2017)
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Just turned over 4100 miles today. I started feeling the familiar Harley wobble about two weeks ago. Went to the dealership this morning to try and get it taken care of. The service manager said that at the last Tech School meeting they discussed this specifically on the 2014's. He said that they won't even look at the neck bearing for the 5k service because it was "up to spec after the 1K", I have to wait until the 10k or else i'll be charged possibly over an hour for them to tighten it up. After my dealership visit I took her up the mountain on the interstate and it was wobbling real bad in the sweepers. Just wondering if anyone else is having wobbling issues on the Rushmores and what you're doing about it.
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