HSC just feels loose?
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HSC just feels loose?
Just looking for some feedback for my '02. Had new tires put on in spring and rode it about 1000 miles (on a roadtrip), with a noticable handlebar vibration (side to side) . Got back and returned bike to shop with the details, they adjustd the back tire saying it was slightly out of alignment. Now a couple of weeks later the bike just feels loose (as in the steering) when cornering or on the highway and with a small vibration (now up-down). Could this be from the wear pattern already beginning to set with the tires out of alignment? or from something else?
Thanks
GEESE
Thanks
GEESE
Tom from http://harleygoodies.com/ here. I would check the steering head bearing and tire pressure in the front first. Then I would move on the the front wheel bearings. Do you have a stock tire on the front? How is the tread? Has it sat a long time on the same tire? it is possible the front tire is out of round. Could be any number of things. Could also be uneven fork oil in the forks. More history on the bike and info on what bike it is would be beneficial.
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My first thought was tire pressure....
It's the first thing i would check... you will be amazed at how a slight change in pressure will affect the ride...
You might also want to check the torque on all of your fasteners on the front end... starting with the steering head...
CC
It's the first thing i would check... you will be amazed at how a slight change in pressure will affect the ride...
You might also want to check the torque on all of your fasteners on the front end... starting with the steering head...
CC
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