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Old May 11, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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Default 09 Train,getting some wobble on decel

I'm trying to figure out what's up. I got the bike about 2 months ago, during the 1000 breakin I didn't notice any problems. After the 1000 mile service and highspeed tune on the big bore kit, on decel between 40-30 mph I'm getting a bit of a wobble. it only seem's to happen on decel and only at those speeds.

Any idea's what to look for? I don't have the upmost faith in the dealer and would rather find and fix it myself.

Anybody have similar issues?
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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I would check your neck/head bearings. Tons of info in here on the subject.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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The front tire is probably out of balance and the tire is starting to cup . I am having the same issue . It's not to bad yet , but since the tire is cupping , a rebalance will not help.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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The front tire is probably out of balance and the tire is starting to cup . I am having the same issue . It's not to bad yet , but since the tire is cupping , a rebalance will not help.
That don't sound good!

I was just down in the garage messin around a bit. front tire pressure was down a bit. I didn't actually check the torque on the steering bearing ,but it seems tight, well not loose.

only got 2000 miles on her, I guess i'll be running up to the dealer in the morning and have them take a look.
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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keep us informed on fix and problem
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Possibly LOOSE SPOKES. Dealers are bad about not checking them very well. Check your spokes, if you have spoke wheels.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Other Sheep
Possibly LOOSE SPOKES. Dealers are bad about not checking them very well. Check your spokes, if you have spoke wheels.
I think your right! I was checking the front wheel out last night and noticed not all the spokes seem tight. I'll be raising hell at the dealer today!

Why can't those freakin dealers just do their jobs?
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Hope the spokes are the problem , thats an easy fix . I don't have any.
 
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