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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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Just got back from Sturgis and I want to know if anyone has had this problem on an Ultra. When going over 70mph I have a problem with wobble. It almost throws me off my bike. I have been to the dealer and he charged me $300 to tighen up some head nut. Is this normal it should I seek help.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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Tire pressure?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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how much weight were you carrying and was it properly balanced?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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Has it wobbledsince the dealer tightened the head nut. I have had a wobble when hit by certain crosswinds when going around 70mph. I installed ALLOY ART'S Touring XR stabilizer. It seemed to help but I am also getting my steering head checked.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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I had a wobble on my '96 Classic. Turned out to be a balance problem.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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my 07 rg does the same.. 70 plus sweeping exit ramps. mine has spokes.. mayb thats the cause..??
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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mine is pretty mild and doesn't start until I hit 100 - so I don't worry about it too often.....

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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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www.true-track.com.

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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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I had a wobble after falling into a hole big eniough to hit my rottor pulling a timeout in a grass field , I got home and pulled the tire rim and ran a stright edge across the rotor it was bent both of front bearings where loocking up a bit tire was out of balance. the Rg has 62 K miles.Heat can warp a rotor .

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