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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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so when i go aroung 80 and above on my 07 softail i get bad speed wobbles. i know that my 21'' front wheel doesnt help but it shouldnt be this bad. does anyone have some advise on where i should start looking on my bike to fix this? and would the fork oil have anything to do with this? thanks
 

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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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How many miles on the tires? Might be time for new ones

Unbalanced tires....

loose spokes

And not just on the front.. A rear wheel with either of those issues can cause a wobble
 
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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thanks. both tires r brand new. like 500 miles on em. i will look at the spokes.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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After looking at the spokes and making sure they are adjusted correctly, I suggest removing the balancing weights from the front and rear wheels and installing dyna beads in both tires. You will not have any more wobble and your ride will be much smoother. Check out this website: http://www.innovativebalancing.com/motorcycle.htm
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 02:43 AM
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check your bushings under your risers, if you added apes and left the stock bushing in then you need to get some polyeurathane bushings. also check your motor mounts to especially your top one. that was my is on my 07 night train.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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Had that same problem and turned out the steering head needed adjusting. Wobbling started at around 70 and at 80 the bike was unrideable.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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I had the same problem on my wifes sportster, it was low pressure in the front tire.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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Is it a Custom, I put a fork brace on and I think it helps
 
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