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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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I seem to have developed a front end wobble on my 1999 heritage when I slow down,I am wondering where to look first.We leave for Sturgis next week 1000 mile ride out and back not counting riding in the hills.I have 4 1/2 mm left for tread(using my HD tire gauge) on the front tire,that still in the green.Could it be an out of round tire,some loose spokes,wheel wieght fell off,bearings in the neck,or bearing in the wheel.Should I just replace the front tire and go from there.Thanks for the help.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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Neck bearings need adjusting......
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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It may sound stupid but a buddy of mine had the same problem recently. It happened on the lower speeds also but mostly when he let go of the bars and coasted. Ended up being the front tire was low on pressure. It's worth a check before you go too far into it.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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Grease the neck... check fall away... Thats wear I would start. Oh yah also check the pinch bolts.
 
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Neck bearings need adjusting......
 
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