Brand New 2008 Fatboy
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Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Hereford, Arizona
Brand New 2008 Fatboy
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?
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?
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: East TN
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
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: NJ
RE: Brand New 2008 Fatboy
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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Tourer
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From: Easton, PA
RE: Brand New 2008 Fatboy
I can let go of the bars and my 07 tracks straight. \\; Maybe your front wheel is not properly balanced.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: currently NC
RE: Brand New 2008 Fatboy
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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