Front end wobble-07 Fatboy
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RE: Front end wobble-07 Fatboy
I have the same wobble on mine. I have about 6400 miles on mine and just started to notice it. I also noticed it is really starting to pull hard to the left if I take my hands off the grips. I will be going by the dealer to have it checked out.
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Arden N.C.
RE: Front end wobble-07 Fatboy
Guy's it IS THE STEERING HEAD BEARINGS!!!!
Most techs are just taking off the chrome cover and checking to see the nut is tight, or just snugging it up. This will not fix this issue. You have to follow the manual..
You can tighten that nut all day and it will not help you unless you loosten the fork tube pinch bolts to allow thebottom fork bracket to move up slightly so the bearings can be tightened correctly. It is not that difficult to do if you jack it up and follow the procedure. I personally set mine a little tighter than the procedure just because I like the feel.
Most techs are just taking off the chrome cover and checking to see the nut is tight, or just snugging it up. This will not fix this issue. You have to follow the manual..
You can tighten that nut all day and it will not help you unless you loosten the fork tube pinch bolts to allow thebottom fork bracket to move up slightly so the bearings can be tightened correctly. It is not that difficult to do if you jack it up and follow the procedure. I personally set mine a little tighter than the procedure just because I like the feel.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: White Rock BC
RE: Front end wobble-07 Fatboy
I had a wobble today for about two minutes, but at 60 mph, with a 35 mph cross wind hitting me. I hope its only the lack of air going through the front rim....
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