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Old 02-04-2011, 11:44 PM
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Default FXSTB Night Train Wobble/Shimmy

I have a 2009 FXSTB Night Train, the Harley Shop can't seem to get rid of a slight but noticeable and aggravating wobble or shimmy from my handle bars. It starts on deceleration at about 53MPH and the handle bars shimmy/wobble. Also in turns there is a slight wobble as well.

The Harley shop has done the following!
Replaced Tire and with that the direction of tread.
Replaced neck bearings.
Tightened to speck the neck bearings.
Replaced front wheel
Inspected wheel bearings.

Still can't get rid of slight but noticeable wobble, yes still under warranty.

No run out on a mag correct? are any other night train owners experiencing this?
 
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Old 02-05-2011, 12:02 AM
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do the fall away on it or...did you just replace the front tire?....a new tire can take a wear in ...or its got a cup in the tire???.....dont be worried mine had it when i dropped the front end thought it was from that... ended up just being a new tire that needs a break in....
 
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could be a balance prob or air pressure ....also
 
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I had the exact same problem. Two things eliminated the wobble 100%
Front tire re-balanced, took some of the wobble out.
Disregard the spec. for the neck bearings and make them as tight as possible. My front end has absolutely no wobble, is rock solid and tracks true and straight.
You will be on your own if you choose to do this. The dealership won't do to liability concerns. Get yourself a tube of synthetic grease and pack the neck until it oozes out the top and bottom.
 
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Dyna beads in the tire and air pressure is important try increasing 3 lbs and down 3 from where you are and see if it changes anything. Mine will do it if the ft tire is a little low on air
 
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More than likely a bent rotor.It doesn't take much .I had the same problem on 2 different bikes.Seems to be more of a problem with the stock 1 piece rotors.
 
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Haven't experienced anything like that but make sure they take care of it while it's under warranty. Or maybe try a different dealership. Let us know what you find out.
 
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Also I went from a Dunlop 407f to a 408f which changed directions of the tread and didn't notice a bit of difference.
 
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I had a wobble in my front end. Changed out the tires and it went away.
 


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