2018 Fat Bob High speed wobble
I had a wobble above 100 mph. Depending on road surface and wind it gets dangerous above 110 mph but I also had none doing 120...
This was when I wanted to find the top speed. I usually don't go beyond 85.
This was when I wanted to find the top speed. I usually don't go beyond 85.
thanks for the input.
Last edited by wwbill617; Sep 1, 2018 at 06:12 AM. Reason: Additional info
Afaic this falls in the category 'moist in speedo'
Should have been designed better but hey, is a Harley.
Mine just developed this. Was absolutely rock solid, I could take my hands off the handlebars at 80+ and it would track just as solid and true as you could hope for. But in the last 1000 miles or so, something's changed, and now above 70 the bars wobble, I mean they'll move about an inch or two back and forth. Not happy about it. Dealer can't get my bike in for review for over a week, but it may just be worn-out tires. Tires have about 9500 on them.
Probably not going to find many dealers who will ride your bike above 90 mph to check on the wobble. Also try using ride on as balancing. Tire weights will go out of balance after time, but using ride on should always keep the wheel in balance. Plus have the added benefit of sealant. But at 9500 miles, tires prob need replacing soon.
Last edited by DonN; Sep 6, 2018 at 03:14 AM.
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