bagger wobble question

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

May 4, 2015 | 05:55 AM

#11

SPECIAL ED

Elite HDF Member

Joined: Jun 2006

Posts: 3,572

Likes: 5

From: Templeton California

I don't know if this will make you feel any better but my 13 Limited does the same thing.Suspension is bone stock,it does it more when the rear tire gets worn, less with a newer tire and the rear shocks set to 50psi.

May 4, 2015 | 06:26 AM

#12

mikelikesbikes

Banned

Joined: Mar 2012

Posts: 11,232

Likes: 16

From: Socialist Republic of the USA

It got to where I have become **** about a quality air pressure gauge and especially avoid the stick gauges. I now only rely on one made by Joes Racing and guaranteed to be accurate. A bit pricey but you generally get what you pay for. Something as critical as correct TP in our bikes is no place to skimp. You might find you are running lower than you should. You could also try bumping the pressure up by 2 pounds.

May 6, 2015 | 06:40 PM

#13

escalade6103

Thread Starter

Road Captain

Joined: Aug 2013

Posts: 654

Likes: 5

From: oklahoma

i have a Milton gauge. i compared it to a Snap On digital and its right on. im pretty picky about my tire pressure as well. 44 psi is what does best on mine. the only bearing bushing combo i found for mine is the glide-pro so i will be doing this soon. its pretty pricey so i really hope it works

May 6, 2015 | 10:27 PM

#14

hd_rolling

Supporter

Joined: Feb 2008

Posts: 4,133

Likes: 147

From: Grays Creek, NC

Try putting the stock SG wheel back on and see if it still does it, mine only does it with the bigger front wheel. I've tried two different brand tires and still does it, put the stock OEM 18" on and it handles perfect again.

May 7, 2015 | 10:38 AM

#15

Rustrtal

Road Warrior

Joined: Aug 2013

Posts: 1,619

Likes: 57

From: New York

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retrop

I can't help but think that if you are schenning down the highway everyday at 85-90 mph that might be at least some of your problem. These bikes are not engineered for those kinds of speeds unless you change the steering geometry and suspension.

HOLY CRAP, HOPE NO ONE TELLS MY BIKE ABOUT THIS!!!

May 7, 2015 | 12:01 PM

#16

rg_dave

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: Nov 2008

Posts: 2,246

Likes: 19

From: Cypress, TX

For the speeds you are riding make sure the neck bearings are at the very tight end of the swing interval. There is a reason that race bikes have steering dampeners. You can over inflate your tires and cause the same issue. I run 38 in the front and 40 in the rear. I am on my second post 2009 bike. My streetglide had very similar mods to yours and I had a bit of a wobble or wallow at the 80-100 range if I hit a bump in the corner. Tightened up the neck a bit and no more problem. Had that bike for nearly 75,000 miles before trading it on the Roadglide in 13. Never had and issue with the fugly at any speed in the last 20,000 and I often ride it faster than the streetglide.

May 7, 2015 | 05:38 PM

#17

escalade6103

Thread Starter

Road Captain

Joined: Aug 2013

Posts: 654

Likes: 5

From: oklahoma

Quote:

Originally Posted by hd_rolling

it does it with stock wheel as well

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rustrtal

HOLY CRAP, HOPE NO ONE TELLS MY BIKE ABOUT THIS!!!

i know right!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rg_dave

my neck bearings are on the tighter end. i played around with tire pressures a lot. theres one road near me that i can get it to do it every time so i kept changing the psi till i found what worked best. so what do you like about your RG vs your SG and vice versa?

thanks for the ideas guys

May 8, 2015 | 11:27 AM

#18

rg_dave

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: Nov 2008

Posts: 2,246

Likes: 19

From: Cypress, TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by escalade6103

it does it with stock wheel as well

i know right!

my neck bearings are on the tighter end. i played around with tire pressures a lot. theres one road near me that i can get it to do it every time so i kept changing the psi till i found what worked best. so what do you like about your RG vs your SG and vice versa?

thanks for the ideas guys

Mostly just a personal preference thing. Love the looks. It is an ultra so it has lowers and longer rear shocks. With the windshield I have, wind management is great. I feel like it is much more enjoyable to ride than the streetglide was in literally every situation (nice weather, wind, even hail... Sturgis). My streetglide was nice but I just really enjoy this bike more.