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Old 06-05-2008, 09:35 PM
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I've only got 100 miles on the bike now but have noticed the following peculiarities:

1. At a moderate speed of 45 mph when I release the handlebars they oscillate back and forth. Not violently, but they do oscillate.

2. The other odd thing is when I release the bars I have to lean pretty hard to the right to keep the bike going straight.

Is this normal and if not what would cause it?
 
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Old 06-05-2008, 10:19 PM
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take it back that doesnt sound right let the dealer ride it and see&nbsp\\;
 
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Old 06-05-2008, 10:37 PM
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Default RE: Brand New 2008 Fatboy

When i had stock wheels/tires, my bike would veer right when i let go of the bars. Seems normal to me man. Not sure on the front end wobble.
 
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Old 06-05-2008, 11:44 PM
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Default RE: Brand New 2008 Fatboy

I haven't experienced that with my '08. I would take it back and have the dealer check it out.
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 03:59 AM
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I have 140 miles on my '08.&nbsp\\; Nothing but smoothe and easy handling.&nbsp\\; Definitely take it back!
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 05:05 AM
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Default RE: Brand New 2008 Fatboy

take it back. when you let go of handlebars probably weight transfer causing a slight wobble. experts on here will explain it better. oh yea don't listen to me i crashed when i let go of one handlebar.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 06:24 AM
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Take it back. I have a heritage that I can let go of the bars at any speed and she will track straight without any wobble.
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 08:01 AM
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I can let go of the bars and my 07 tracks straight.&nbsp\\; Maybe your front wheel is not properly balanced.
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 09:00 AM
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I have 16" apes on my Bones and I can ride no handed for as long as I want at 75mph, so it wouldn't hurt to have it checked out. The stealer is probably going to want to know why you ride without your hands on the bars though and try to find a way to void your warranty .
 
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Old 06-06-2008, 09:04 AM
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Take it back, make them fis it. That is definately not normal and it is not safe.
 
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