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Old May 9, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Got a 2008 Hertiage Classic that has developed a decellaration wobble. I just cradle the bars gently in my hands, coasting, slowing to about 40-45 and the wobble starts. Going even slower tends to make it worse. If I grip the bars firmly, I can't seem to feel the shake. Front tire had 14,500 on it but not a lot of tread wear. Took it to the dealer Saturday and had the front tire replaced. A little better but still some wobble. Mechanic said to check neck bearings and that is scheduled for this coming Saturday. Any other thoughts?
 
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You'd probably get a lot more help if you didn't post this in the Road Trips forum and put it in the correct forum. Just sayin'.
 
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You'd probably get a lot more help if you didn't post this in the Road Trips forum and put it in the correct forum. Just sayin'.

Yep - however, your front tire likely has uneven wear or cupping. Get a new front tire. Used to be a trackday junkie back in my less productive sportbike days and a headshake decellating is almost always a bad front tire.
 
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might try some dyna beads.
 
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might try some dyna beads.
OK, I'll bite. What are dyna beasds?
 
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might try some dyna beads.
OK, I'll bite. What are dyna beads?
 
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Originally Posted by jay72
Got a 2008 Hertiage Classic that has developed a decellaration wobble. I just cradle the bars gently in my hands, coasting, slowing to about 40-45 and the wobble starts. Going even slower tends to make it worse. If I grip the bars firmly, I can't seem to feel the shake. Front tire had 14,500 on it but not a lot of tread wear. Took it to the dealer Saturday and had the front tire replaced. A little better but still some wobble. Mechanic said to check neck bearings and that is scheduled for this coming Saturday. Any other thoughts?
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check and then replace front tire
 
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I had it once......same symptoms

Front tire pressure was low

Has never returned
 
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Have you had the spokes adjusted? I heard that causes it as well...
 
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