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08 sg front wheel wobble?

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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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anyone else have this issue?

only happens 60-65 mph +
 
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 04:06 AM
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LOL, And so it begins. Just had to be the first, ehh?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 06:11 AM
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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what can it be.2 weeks old???? tell your dealer about it
 
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 07:27 AM
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Whew, now I don't have to hear about the whiney trans, or the clatter and the HOT 07's stuff anymore, on to the 08's.
 
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ORIGINAL: melrose68

anyone else have this issue?

only happens 60-65 mph +
Heat related. The heat from the engine on the '08's is melting the front wheel bearings.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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ORIGINAL: melrose68

anyone else have this issue?

only happens 60-65 mph +
Heat related. The heat from the engine on the '08's is melting the front wheel bearings.
You beat me to it....That's what I was thinking. The heat is also making the tranny rattle
 
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Default RE: 08 sg front wheel wobble?
ORIGINAL: melrose68

anyone else have this issue?

only happens 60-65 mph +
Every year when the new bikes start rolling out people come here asking about problems. No problem, but a brand new bike under warranty? Take it back to your dealer and have them take a look and test ride it.

You just happen to be the first to post a problem ona 08.

Welcome to the forum!
 
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Take it back to dealer, My 07 I just picked up a couple of weeks ago had vibration in footboards and a rough ride. They found my front tire was out of balance by 1.5 oz. then when they tried to balance the found tire was out of round too. New tire and all is smooth now.
 
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We can't fix your new 08.Get it fixed by the dealer and then let us know what was wrong.Then we will be better qualified to answer the next post of a 08 with a front wheel wobble[8D] Oh,and congradulations on your new bike
 
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