It wouldn't hurt to try a bit more psi up to the max pressure on the sidewall. I run 40/41 in my Michelin CIIs.

 

Yeah, 34 is WAY too low. Minimum would be 38 but 40 cold is much better. Too low of pressure can let the tires flex too much.

 

Your tyre pressures are wrong, especially if you have 34psi in both. Check your owners manual, but also check the website of the brand of tyres you are using, as they are not always the same. Don't go spending any money until you have the psi sorted!

 

I also agree that your tire pressure is too low. What tires do you have on the bike? Go to their website and see what the recommended tire pressure is. Dunlop for example even has recommended tire pressures that are tire model and bike model specific. Don't use the pressure on the sidewall or the manual. That is max pressure for the tire and will be a lot higher than the recommended and the owners manual will be for the original tires, probably Dunlop 402's.

For example Dunlop American Elites for my bike the recommended air pressure is 36 front, 40 rear. At 34 it's going to ride different than it should.

Put the right air pressure in the tires and I bet your problem goes away. As I said before, probably no need to change those other parts unless you just want peace of mind and have extra cash and time.

 

ditto on tire pressure. I also like my true track. made a world of difference.

 

i have continental conti legend's on the bike, just read the side wall 40psi max on both, there website or any place on the inner web i cant find a "recommended" pressure? i'll bump them up to 37 or 38psi i ride solo and took the tour pak off so max might be a little much i think?


i dont usually just throw parts at something hoping to fix a problem, but replacing the rubber bushing and front engine mount would make me feel better just knowing i replaced the 10+ year old parts, ill be doing the labor so its not going to hurt my pocket all that much i got a service manual to so shouldn't be to bad on me

all the feed back is awesome guys!

 

Take one step at a time, there's a good chap! Fix your tyre pressures first. Use the numbers in your owners manual. If you don't have one visit the Harley website, Owners tab, where you should be able to download one. I suspect your bike will ride much better with the correct pressures, then you can attend to the other suggestions we've made above, confident that you have solved this mystery.

 

are bikes are getting old , I look at it like you have to stay up on there issues,and I wouldnt know what to do with all my time(retired)lol . one thing that helped was 10 years ago I added one of those tru-tracks. I also plan on doing an alignment...watched a bunch of videos , really like the simple one with the string and cones. neck and swing are bearings are on my list too perhaps

 

yeah im going to bump the pressure up 1st and take it out on the highway see how it go's when the rain lets up maybe sunday, but still regardless will do the swing arm bushings for a peace of mind if those are still good

 

If you're particularly heavy also consider adding extra air, after trying stock pressures first. Make changes in small steps. I've owned Harleys for over 40 years and the MoCo has never addressed tyre pressures properly IMHO. A very light rider should try slightly lower pressures, just as a heavy solo rider should add a little extra, as should two riders, especially when loaded up for that grand tour. I have three sets of pressures for my Glide: solo, duo, max.