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hello, i just bought my first harley, its a 1991 sportster 1200, custom built; wide glide front end,fat boy gas tank,rear end stretched 3 inches,200 tire on back.
i rode crotch rockets my entire life and always wanted a harley found a deal to good to pass up,
i hope to find this forum as helpful as other forums i have joined.
when i rode it home yesterday i noticed a very slight wobble,nothing serious but enough to aggrivate,as stated im new so not sure if my decription is right, i called the guy and asked him if he has ever experienced this and if its normal, he said no, but less than ten miles he had put on a brand new front tire, could this be the cause, i dont feel any wobble or shake in handle bars it seems like the entire bike slightly wobbles not the front, can someone point me in the right direction
i rode crotch rockets my entire life and always wanted a harley found a deal to good to pass up,
i hope to find this forum as helpful as other forums i have joined.
when i rode it home yesterday i noticed a very slight wobble,nothing serious but enough to aggrivate,as stated im new so not sure if my decription is right, i called the guy and asked him if he has ever experienced this and if its normal, he said no, but less than ten miles he had put on a brand new front tire, could this be the cause, i dont feel any wobble or shake in handle bars it seems like the entire bike slightly wobbles not the front, can someone point me in the right direction
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Try adjusting the tire pressures,
Remember, I tight hold on the bars amplifies wobbles
by transmitting them right into the chassis.
Try holding the bars like you have a dove In each hand
and you want them to be able to breathe XD
Fork braces do wonderful things to front ends In some cases.
Remember, I tight hold on the bars amplifies wobbles
by transmitting them right into the chassis.
Try holding the bars like you have a dove In each hand
and you want them to be able to breathe XD
Fork braces do wonderful things to front ends In some cases.
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thanks for the response, i check the tire pressure, both tires were a little low, took it for a ride, the wobble is still slightly there, i did notice that the rotation on the front tire was backwards , where as the rotation arrow was pointing the opposite way, could this be my issue? or does that really not matter?
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thanks for the response, i check the tire pressure, both tires were a little low, took it for a ride, the wobble is still slightly there, i did notice that the rotation on the front tire was backwards , where as the rotation arrow was pointing the opposite way, could this be my issue? or does that really not matter?
Maybe the seller changed It In a hurry, got the direction wrong
and or did not BALANCE It.
Or the tire failed to balance so they reversed the tread on purpose.
Look for balance weights on the spokes or stick on's on the mag,
wich ever you have.
Lots to check,,,
neck bearing adjustment,,wheel fall off applies here.
Triple tree,
axle bearing slop or fit.
Suspension sag front and rear,
Swing arm play,
BAD TIRE as In defective, If Its a 19 or 21" and don't balance
with under 2 oz's,,,even with a partial rotation remount,,
sumthins wrong.
A bike that old with a wide rear tire conversion,,,who knows,
maybe they didn't line up the rear..
No bike should have a wobble at any reasonable speed, say below
190 MPH,,,Gotcha !
There should be no wobble.
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Charley,
mreed,
where the hell are you guys ?
Your expert advice Is needed here !
Before this guy goes for a "Ton" patch and gets a Tank slapper goin.
mreed,
where the hell are you guys ?
Your expert advice Is needed here !
Before this guy goes for a "Ton" patch and gets a Tank slapper goin.
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i brought it to the harley dealership and let them now they put the tire rotation backwards, i am gonna drop it off before i head to tenn. for a week, they will fix the tire and check the wobble and repair that for me, its better for me to let the professionals take care of it since i am a novice, and as for pics as soon as it stops raining i will get some good pics
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So Harley called me and told me that they are sure the wobble is cause by the rear swingarm bushings/bearings are shot and i should get a new tire, so hopefully I will be good in a week
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