Heritage wobble problem solved
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From: Cumberland, RI
Heritage wobble problem solved
My 07 Heritage developed a wobble. 12,000 miles on the bike. It did it at all speeds. But it only did it when I let up on the throttle. I took it to the dealer and they said it needed a steering head adjustment and I should have the 10,000 mile service done. (At $410 Bucks) so I told them to just do the steering head adjustment for $60 bucks.
Well, the steering head adjustment didnt do anything. The wobble didnt change at all. So they told me I would need to have the front wheel taking off and trued at a cost of about $150 bucks. They told me to bring it back and leave it with them for a few days.
I came home and went on this site and looked up wobble problem. I found all kinds of things from air pressure, out of balance, worn tires, head adjustment, worn bearing, pinch bolts broke and some about spokes being loose. I checked my spokes and found a few loose one in the front and twice a many in the rear. I tighten them up and took the bike for a ride. Yeehaaaa the problems solved. Its back to being a nice smooth ride.\
Im thinking about getting a torque wrench for the spokes. I have seen them online for about $130. Has anyone used one?
I also just wanted to say. You people are so awesome with all the great information you provide to people like me. And I hope this helps someone else with the same problem.
Thank you very much,
Earl
Well, the steering head adjustment didnt do anything. The wobble didnt change at all. So they told me I would need to have the front wheel taking off and trued at a cost of about $150 bucks. They told me to bring it back and leave it with them for a few days.
I came home and went on this site and looked up wobble problem. I found all kinds of things from air pressure, out of balance, worn tires, head adjustment, worn bearing, pinch bolts broke and some about spokes being loose. I checked my spokes and found a few loose one in the front and twice a many in the rear. I tighten them up and took the bike for a ride. Yeehaaaa the problems solved. Its back to being a nice smooth ride.\
Im thinking about getting a torque wrench for the spokes. I have seen them online for about $130. Has anyone used one?
I also just wanted to say. You people are so awesome with all the great information you provide to people like me. And I hope this helps someone else with the same problem.
Thank you very much,
Earl
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 494
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From: The Great Plains
My 07 Heritage developed a wobble. 12,000 miles on the bike. It did it at all speeds. But it only did it when I let up on the throttle. I took it to the dealer and they said it needed a steering head adjustment and I should have the 10,000 mile service done. (At $410 Bucks) so I told them to just do the steering head adjustment for $60 bucks.
Well, the steering head adjustment didnt do anything. The wobble didnt change at all. So they told me I would need to have the front wheel taking off and trued at a cost of about $150 bucks. They told me to bring it back and leave it with them for a few days.
I came home and went on this site and looked up wobble problem. I found all kinds of things from air pressure, out of balance, worn tires, head adjustment, worn bearing, pinch bolts broke and some about spokes being loose. I checked my spokes and found a few loose one in the front and twice a many in the rear. I tighten them up and took the bike for a ride. Yeehaaaa the problems solved. Its back to being a nice smooth ride.\
Im thinking about getting a torque wrench for the spokes. I have seen them online for about $130. Has anyone used one?
I also just wanted to say. You people are so awesome with all the great information you provide to people like me. And I hope this helps someone else with the same problem.
Thank you very much,
Earl
Well, the steering head adjustment didnt do anything. The wobble didnt change at all. So they told me I would need to have the front wheel taking off and trued at a cost of about $150 bucks. They told me to bring it back and leave it with them for a few days.
I came home and went on this site and looked up wobble problem. I found all kinds of things from air pressure, out of balance, worn tires, head adjustment, worn bearing, pinch bolts broke and some about spokes being loose. I checked my spokes and found a few loose one in the front and twice a many in the rear. I tighten them up and took the bike for a ride. Yeehaaaa the problems solved. Its back to being a nice smooth ride.\
Im thinking about getting a torque wrench for the spokes. I have seen them online for about $130. Has anyone used one?
I also just wanted to say. You people are so awesome with all the great information you provide to people like me. And I hope this helps someone else with the same problem.
Thank you very much,
Earl
Road Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 920
Likes: 1
From: Northern NJ
i dont' understand why the dealer wanted to charge you to fix something when the bike
(I assume) is under warranty
(I assume) is under warranty
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Whole different story if the wobble was mentioned shortly after purchase/delivery. Then I'd expect a free adjustment.
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