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Old Nov 29, 2020 | 01:26 PM
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here's my '03. looks the same as yours. And I just redid the neck bearings 1000 miles ago



 
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Makes me feel so much better! It’s Miller celebration time!!!!!!
 
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I've had my Springer since new and have 40k on it now. I do all the work on it.

One, that looks normal. If you notice, the trees actually have negative rake built in as compared to the neck. That puts the front axle where it needs to be for trail.

Second, the wobble is likely caused by the fall away. The neck bearings are likely loose. Mine likes tighter rather than loose fall away. That may very well fix the wobble and you'll be on your way.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2020 | 05:34 PM
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Not on this 2003 FXSTS.... Is this one of those "They all do that" we may hear too often at the dealer? And yep, check the bearings....
 
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I've had my Springer since new and have 40k on it now. I do all the work on it.

One, that looks normal. If you notice, the trees actually have negative rake built in as compared to the neck. That puts the front axle where it needs to be for trail.

Second, the wobble is likely caused by the fall away. The neck bearings are likely loose. Mine likes tighter rather than loose fall away. That may very well fix the wobble and you'll be on your way.

Going to give it a shot. Appreciate the feedback alot!
 
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Old Nov 29, 2020 | 05:46 PM
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Not on this 2003 FXSTS.... Is this one of those "They all do that" we may hear too often at the dealer? And yep, check the bearings....

Now I don’t have a clue what is right or wrong! So much for Miller celebration time!


Thanks party pooper!
 
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Wife’s Fx 04 Springer. Did neck bearings and all rockers this summer. It looked like this before and after I serviced it. My Bad Boy was flat across neck service.
 
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Wife’s Fx 04 Springer. Did neck bearings and all rockers this summer. It looked like this before and after I serviced it. My Bad Boy was flat across neck service.

That looks normal. Mine is much worse than that! See previous photo. Thanks brother!
 
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Just went out to take this pic. Don't mind the bugs, I ride a lot.

 
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Just went out to take this pic. Don't mind the bugs, I ride a lot.
Same photo angle as mine and is exactly the same. I appreciate your response and I feel now that is normal. What year?
 
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