Batwing Wobble?????
3rd Gear
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 7
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From: Jackson Hole, WY
I have had many wobble issues and have tried many cures. What you will find out is once you stabilize the Engine/frame you may still have problems coming from the front end. I installed Ricor Intiminators in the front shocks and they really helped. I still have an issue and am considering Custom Cycle Engineerings Triple Tree top bracket kit. One thing I have discovered is the batwing vents when open make a big difference during high winds and cornering wind shear causing a slow wobble. Good luck with yours!!
Chris
Chris
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 165
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From: NW Washington State
If you've got some decent miles on the bike, almost without question it'll end up being the steering head bearings out of adjustment. Yeah, could be this or could be that...check the obvious stuff (tire, weight distro, road surface, fairing loose, etc)....but the wobble damn near ALWAYS ends up being caused by head bearings or other loose front end chassis component. Check it yourself or get it checked soon.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,013
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From: South Bay, CA
Somebody told me if I had some loose spokes or rear tire pressure was low it could cause that. Sure enough I had some loose spokes so I tightened them up and raised my rear tire pressure to 42 lbs. While not perfect, but way better.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Central IL
Front tire and then steering head bearings is where I would direct my attention first.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
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The road / highway can cause a wobble especially if you got a highway where there is a continual tar snake, it will cause a weave/wobble. I asked my friend who at times was riding in the same patch of road in front of me who was also riding a bagger experienced the same.
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Supporter
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,419
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From: Vermont
Nope, no wobble at all, but have not had her much over 100 Mph while passing. And Vermont has some serious interstate cross winds. I'd check for stearing head adjustment, cupped tire, loose front wheel bearings.