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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 05:06 AM
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Makes you wonder if we're not going back to the old AMF days... (Not a Good Thing)

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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 06:29 AM
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Is this something that is installed at the dealer when they un-crate it or ate they coming like that from the factory?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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My 07 Fatty has no wobble. Had her up to 110, and it stayed smooth. I have the offset or un-centered wheel too, but it has not been a problem. My wife's 06 Sportster had a wobble at around 40-45 mph. Tightened up steering head, got it re-balanced-did not help. Finally got a new tire and the wobble disappeared.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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head bearings are adjusted wrong
 
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