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Default Help needed. '04 FLHRS neck bearings tune

In dire need of practical help. Tones of contradictory information online 🙏

So, I've got a 2004 FLHRS. Put a lot of tuning in it, finished with rear stabilizing link and Alloy Art swingarm reinforcement bushings. Now I do feel that at 65+ mph my front end is feeling a bit light, especially during riding an uneven road or when there are wing gusts.

First question. I've read about the Fall-Away test.
If I'm right, for Touring models it is really a Swing test, where the front wheel has to do 3.5 swings, right?

Second question: for '04 model should it be 3.5 or 2.0-3.0 swings like in M1246 bulletin for 2009+ models? Some users say M1246 is better for all years of Touring bikes

Third question:
Judging from what I have now (left - 1 swing, right - 0.5 swing), the setup is too tight. But when I go to 3.5, the fork will play suspiciously extensively. Is it ok?


 
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Still active. We're going to assemble the bike for a show on the weekend, so I really appreciate any feedback and recommendations before the assembly
 
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