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savello 07-08-2008 10:42 PM

Front tire feathering HELP!
 
Alright, I got 1700mi. on my train. Saturday I rode about 100 miles most of them above 70 mph, as i was riding the bike started to feel really loose and shaky so i pulled over and checked the tire pressure and made sure all my bolts were still on... everything looked okay except my front tire is feathering really bad i also noticed there are no weights on the front wheel at all. I put the bike on the lift tonight and spun the front wheel and it looks like its got a pretty bad wobble side to side and up and down. What could have happened???? I am pretty sure i didn't run over anything could this be a defective tire???

85FXWG 07-08-2008 11:46 PM

RE: Front tire feathering HELP!
 
It's a new bike, take it back to the dealer and get it looked at......It's free.

walterwindbag 07-09-2008 02:17 AM

RE: Front tire feathering HELP!
 
Sounds like your wheel bearings are shot to me.
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All the best
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Walt

tk353 07-09-2008 07:04 AM

RE: Front tire feathering HELP!
 
mine did that when it had defective front bearing

Rocker C 07-09-2008 07:08 AM

RE: Front tire feathering HELP!
 
It has been showing up a lot on new bikes.&nbsp\\; The front bearings are no good.

savello 07-09-2008 12:14 PM

RE: Front tire feathering HELP!
 
Would it be dangerous to ride it back to the dealer (about 40 miles.)???

TexFordD 07-09-2008 07:43 PM

RE: Front tire feathering HELP!
 
express your concern and any dealer worth thier wieght will come get it.

85FXWG 07-09-2008 08:27 PM

RE: Front tire feathering HELP!
 
True.............;)

savello 07-09-2008 09:21 PM

RE: Front tire feathering HELP!
 
i asked them and they say there is a charge to have it towed

wiseguy2day 07-10-2008 09:00 AM

RE: Front tire feathering HELP!
 
Raise some hell with them. It's warranty work


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