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Apr 11, 2016 | 01:22 PM

#21

splattttttt

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From: MASS_hole

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Originally Posted by 2015 Harley Davidson Street Bob Guy

Why dont you get it fixed by the dealership? I would never let someone ride on the back of my bike especially my daughter if the bike wobbles.

if you dont mind me answering?

He did say it rode it in a salely manner. And all was fine.

Apr 11, 2016 | 07:19 PM

#22

dandrumheller

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From: Southern Maine / Seacoast NH

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Originally Posted by balloo

What did you do about the "clunks when hitting a bump" I have a 2008 and it has done it since I got the bike. Had 3500 miles when I bought it, and now has 20,000. No problems with handling.
I just thought it was a rattle coming from the windshield mounts.
Thanks for a response.

My '08 has done this since I bought it 2 years and 10k miles ago. kind of a squeaky rattle, most noticeable at lower speeds going over small sharp bumps like rail road tracks.

Apr 11, 2016 | 08:30 PM

#23

splattttttt

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From: MASS_hole

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Originally Posted by dandrumheller

My '08 has done this since I bought it 2 years and 10k miles ago. kind of a squeaky rattle, most noticeable at lower speeds going over small sharp bumps like rail road tracks.

Sounds like a loose front end. Or your fender. Check bith
Anything mounted ti fork

Apr 16, 2016 | 08:33 PM

#24

Mski2

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From: South CA

My springer had that wobble, my rear wheel was off 1/4", was just back from the dealer, They dont touch it anymore. If it tracks straight it probably isnt that.
Also I get a little wobble in cross wind with my windscreen on but not anything bad, also on groove cut concrete it will do that.
Like said above start at one place and make a check list.

Apr 17, 2016 | 12:07 AM

#25

Gommee

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From: Alberta, Canada

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Originally Posted by balloo

By chance did you check the tightness of the front gas tank bolt? This is a common problem. I had the same clunk every time I hit a bump, rail road track, etc. One day while sitting on the bike I grabbed the front of the tank and it it moved. Tightened the front tank bolt and never heard the clunk again.

Apr 20, 2016 | 01:34 PM

#26

Johneblast

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From: Auburn, California

Just to chime in with the same issue I had when I first bought the bike. Mine is a 92' FXSTC and every piece of hardware has been changed out to new. Do you have a fork brace? What is the weight of the fork oil? Most of all, have you thought about putting Gold Emulators in the front fork tubes? I did and I'll just say that if I wasn't lowered, the corners would be mine right behind those crotch rockets! No more wobbles and they are easy to install!

Apr 20, 2016 | 05:13 PM

#27

eichacsj

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From: Tempe, AZ

When I had the Dunlap's on it (from the factory), it was awful I had to hang on tight for any small cracks in the road, unevenness just awful. I switched to Commanders now I can ride the highway and go over a crack even wit hands off (just a test). Now i get to relax and enjoy the ride.