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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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When I test drove the XBones the bike felt smooth as satin. 1000 miles into mine I swear that I have some kind of bouncing from the front wheel. Normal springer feel?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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I rode my dads 03 springer and it wasn't "bouncing" so I would say somethings wrong
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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I have ridden some springers before and sometimes at a higher speed it would start to bounce some
 
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yep something is not right....
take it back to the dealer...
have you done your 500 mile service?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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Not normal. Have it looked at by the dealer.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Not normal. Have it looked at by the dealer.
Ditto.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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thanks guys. im guessing the tire may be out of balance...
 
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From what I remember, the springer is the only bike that requires a 500 AND a 1000 mile service. They make adjustments to the front end on one of them.

Either that or I was fed a load of **** =)
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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From what I remember, the springer is the only bike that requires a 500 AND a 1000 mile service. They make adjustments to the front end on one of them.

Either that or I was fed a load of **** =)
Nope, thats right in the manual. They do require more service,,,
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 04Springer
From what I remember, the springer is the only bike that requires a 500 AND a 1000 mile service. They make adjustments to the front end on one of them.

Either that or I was fed a load of **** =)
No, it's a 500 instead of the 1000 mile service, then every 5000 just like all Harleys.
 
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