Front impeller wheel / Revo's-a shocks
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,598
Likes: 52
From: South Jersey
Front impeller wheel / Revo's-a shocks
I recently installed a front Impeller wheel from a 2015 Limited and a new pair of Revo-a shocks on my '10 EG. Since then I notice a slight instability at 70mph and up.
It feels like the front is moving side to side, just slightly. Similar to when the wind grabs the fairing.
I have had the wheel balance 2x, it was fine. I'm not sure if it's coming from the new wheel or the new shocks. Unfortunately I installed both around the same time so I can't identify what is causing the wiggle. Below 70mph it's very stable. Has anyone experienced something similar to this when changing a wheel or shock?
It feels like the front is moving side to side, just slightly. Similar to when the wind grabs the fairing.
I have had the wheel balance 2x, it was fine. I'm not sure if it's coming from the new wheel or the new shocks. Unfortunately I installed both around the same time so I can't identify what is causing the wiggle. Below 70mph it's very stable. Has anyone experienced something similar to this when changing a wheel or shock?
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
Have you checked your front tyre pressure? Also is it a new tyre and if so how many miles have you done on it? If new it will need a couple of hundred miles to wear off the surface gloss and give best results. If you changed tyre brand check their website for the correct pressure, as not all brands use the same as stock tyres.
Can you swap the shocks back to the previous pair, to compare results? That sounds like a quick and easy way of investigating.
Can you swap the shocks back to the previous pair, to compare results? That sounds like a quick and easy way of investigating.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,926
Likes: 193
From: ohio
Think sometimes when you upgrade the rear suspension, the front suspension becomes more noticeable, as they are not matched, I put screaming eagle fork oil in mine after upgrading the rear shocks, night and day difference, just a thought
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
That's very true. Good shocks highlight poor forks, although I have to admit that I didn't find alternative oils much improvement.
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,598
Likes: 52
From: South Jersey
I put the original stock front wheel on today and although I only took one short ride it felt like the problem is solved. The wheel that came with my 2010 (28spoke) is much heavier than the impeller wheel. I'm thinking that maybe the extra weight helps the bike to track better.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
I put the original stock front wheel on today and although I only took one short ride it felt like the problem is solved. The wheel that came with my 2010 (28spoke) is much heavier than the impeller wheel. I'm thinking that maybe the extra weight helps the bike to track better.
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,598
Likes: 52
From: South Jersey
I used the same tire on both wheels.
Trending Topics
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 155
Likes: 7
From: Boston MA
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
It's strange that the problem seems to have gone away! None of the stock Harley wheels are very light and I still don't think that overall wheel weight is a problem.
In an ideal world a much lighter wheel will improve steering response, also improve ride quality through the suspension, but our bikes don't have cutting edge performance on either of those counts!
Many years ago I had problems with handling, but that was due to a new tyre which had a manufacturing defective, which doesn't seem to apply with your bike.
In an ideal world a much lighter wheel will improve steering response, also improve ride quality through the suspension, but our bikes don't have cutting edge performance on either of those counts!
Many years ago I had problems with handling, but that was due to a new tyre which had a manufacturing defective, which doesn't seem to apply with your bike.
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,598
Likes: 52
From: South Jersey
I did about 125 miles today and the bike ran solid as a rock at all speeds. The only other thing I changed was the rebound on the Revo-A shocks. I went from #3 to #4 which makes it slower and makes it feel just a little stiffer. Sort of takes some of the bounce out of the rear.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post