06 fatboy death wobble
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06 fatboy death wobble
I got a 06 fatboy with a champion trike kit, 5deg oner triple trees, 12" apes, 3" risers, 1 1/4 " fat bars, can not ever take hands off grips, anytime ft end shacks lock to lock. Checking neck adjust, ft wheel spacing, wheel balance,mag wheel bent, checking all these things,. Any thoughts ? Many thanx
chriss
chriss
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Steering damper may resolve your issue. Or call Champion and see what they recommend.
https://www.ebay.com/b/Motorcycle-St...=&toolid=10001
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Tire pressures? Fall away? In my research, you run less air on the trike conversions, particularly the rear, as well as have the rear tires checked for defects and balance. Rear end issues can make the front shake.
Contact Champion, there is also the Trike Talk Forum & News
Contact Champion, there is also the Trike Talk Forum & News
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Stupid questions
* Are we sure the conversion was done correct? - This shouldn't be doing this
* Is everything torqued to spec?
* Is the bike in a proper 3 wheel alignment?
Ill bet its either item 2 or 3
* Are we sure the conversion was done correct? - This shouldn't be doing this
* Is everything torqued to spec?
* Is the bike in a proper 3 wheel alignment?
Ill bet its either item 2 or 3
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I'm guessing it didnt have these issues when you purchased it.
When did it begin? Soon after you installed something or it gradually came on?
Process of elimination, tires, wheels, neck bearings adjustment is another neglected issue..
When did it begin? Soon after you installed something or it gradually came on?
Process of elimination, tires, wheels, neck bearings adjustment is another neglected issue..
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06 trike death wobble
I got a 06 fatboy with a champion trike kit, 5deg oner triple trees, 12" apes, 3" risers, 1 1/4 " fat bars, can not ever take hands off grips, anytime ft end shacks lock to lock. Checking neck adjust, ft wheel spacing, wheel balance,mag wheel bent, checking all these things,. Any thoughts ? Many thanx
chriss
chriss
Thanx
Can't really see Ft end
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Thanx for all the input I added to org post cuz could not fifure out how to answer ya all. doin better now checked out as reported in post addition. Trying to call Champion tomorrow.
Thanx all
Chriss,
Thanx all
Chriss,
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I just noticed you have a trike.... 
I got nothing...
I got nothing...
Last edited by hattitude; Jan 16, 2023 at 08:12 PM.
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front end wobble
I nave a 2002 Harley trike with the Frankenstein kit. I dont have the raked triple trees. I had a wobble when I installed the kit. I phoned Frankenstein and they said I needed the racked trees. I read the instructions for installing the racked trees They said to tighten the trees so they would not turn and then to loosen them a little so they would turn without binding. I then did this to the stock trees and low and behold the wobble was gone. The trike is a little hard to steer when going around sharp turns so I will probably get the racked trees to make it easier to steer. BUT the wobble is GONE. So I am saying tighten your steering.
