Wobble question
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Canada
I had a wobble that was attributed to Metzler Radial tires. I thought all cars have radial, why not the motorcycle?? Bias is old, radial is new... And with upgrade-itis I put them on. Tire pressures were higher, but still she wobbled. The tires wore out quite quickly ~3500 mi and I saw the rear needed replacement.
I'm pro-Metzler, but the radials aren't for a touring motorcycle. I went Dunlops, as every HD dealer has em. So There is a different wobble story for you.
I haven't wobbled with the Dunlops, nor the ME 880 Bias when they were on the stock FLHX wheels. I'm running 18" Agitators now. maybe it is the weird seven spoke brake rotor.... [kidding]
Amongst other things I've added the Progressive Touring Link. I have zero miles on it. I have just done the heat cycles on my winter 124R project. Results to follow [after break-in period...]
My advice just ride it, and if you wobble, have faith and accelerate through it. I always strong arm my way through em. Then I take it easy and consider all the factors mentioned above.
Have a good one
H
I'm pro-Metzler, but the radials aren't for a touring motorcycle. I went Dunlops, as every HD dealer has em. So There is a different wobble story for you.
I haven't wobbled with the Dunlops, nor the ME 880 Bias when they were on the stock FLHX wheels. I'm running 18" Agitators now. maybe it is the weird seven spoke brake rotor.... [kidding]
Amongst other things I've added the Progressive Touring Link. I have zero miles on it. I have just done the heat cycles on my winter 124R project. Results to follow [after break-in period...]
My advice just ride it, and if you wobble, have faith and accelerate through it. I always strong arm my way through em. Then I take it easy and consider all the factors mentioned above.
Have a good one
H
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I had a wobble that was attributed to Metzler Radial tires. I thought all cars have radial, why not the motorcycle?? Bias is old, radial is new... And with upgrade-itis I put them on. Tire pressures were higher, but still she wobbled. The tires wore out quite quickly ~3500 mi and I saw the rear needed replacement.
I'm pro-Metzler, but the radials aren't for a touring motorcycle. I went Dunlops, as every HD dealer has em. So There is a different wobble story for you.
I'm pro-Metzler, but the radials aren't for a touring motorcycle. I went Dunlops, as every HD dealer has em. So There is a different wobble story for you.
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Don't fret about the WOBBLE. Most will never have it happen if u take air pressure seriously .bias ply tires do feel better. If it does happen ....time to do a real good setup and not just run out and buy a quick fix add on.