Street Glide Front End Issue-Dumbfounded Need Some Input
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From: Mississippi
So....Here's the deal- 2011 Street Glide. 40K miles. While straddling the bike if I move the handlebars swiftly from right to left (or L to R) and back to middle, the front end will shimmy/shake an extra couple of times. Feels very weird almost like a vibration wave. I haven't noticed any strange handling characteristics while riding i.e. no death wobble or low speed issues. Here's what I have done to diagnose:
checked fall away---to specs (I realize it's not a perfect test but it seems fine)
with front brakes engaged pushed bike forward and back to check for head bearing play-- none noticeable
with bike on stand pushed and pulled on wheel to double check head bearing play-none noticeable
checked right side axle nuts--tight to specs
re-greased steering head bearings pumped until clean new grease exited (what a mess)
pulled both forks off and did full rebuild replacing all bushings, made sure pinch bolts tight to specs
Checked wheel bearings--good
With front wheel in vice pulled handlebars side to side to see if rubber bushings are bad--some play but not significant
I'm fresh outta ideas. Anyone have this issue or have any other thoughts?
Thanks a bunch!
checked fall away---to specs (I realize it's not a perfect test but it seems fine)
with front brakes engaged pushed bike forward and back to check for head bearing play-- none noticeable
with bike on stand pushed and pulled on wheel to double check head bearing play-none noticeable
checked right side axle nuts--tight to specs
re-greased steering head bearings pumped until clean new grease exited (what a mess)
pulled both forks off and did full rebuild replacing all bushings, made sure pinch bolts tight to specs
Checked wheel bearings--good
With front wheel in vice pulled handlebars side to side to see if rubber bushings are bad--some play but not significant
I'm fresh outta ideas. Anyone have this issue or have any other thoughts?
Thanks a bunch!
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