Possible Death Wobble but not sure
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Middle Tennessee
I own a 2011 Road Glide Custom with only 4000 Miles on it. I notice if I let go of the handlebars at speeds of just about 40 or so the handlebars start to oscillate back and forth. I am only doing this to test if the front end stays nice and straight and for the most part it does.
Does anyone know if this is normal behavior or is there something wrong, again only 4000 1 previous owner, older man who put ton of upgrades on the bike.
I take my daughter on this bike and am afraid now.
Can someone please shed some light!
Thanks in advance!!!
Does anyone know if this is normal behavior or is there something wrong, again only 4000 1 previous owner, older man who put ton of upgrades on the bike.
I take my daughter on this bike and am afraid now.
Can someone please shed some light!
Thanks in advance!!!
My 2012 RG did the same thing but around 30 mph. Scary if you aren't expecting it.
Have someone adjust the fallaway, your neck bearings have loosened up. After adjusting, my shake went away.
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I wouldn't bet on that ... might , but I sure wouldn't guarantee it. Didn't with mine. Had to adjust the neck bearings to get it to stop.
Road Warrior
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go faster.....and don't let go.
Road Warrior
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I had that on my last bike. Had the neck bearing torqued a little over spec and it went away. If you take it to the dealer they will likely do the fall away test and say it's fine, but I bet you'd be amazed what a little tighter will get you.
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