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Old May 13, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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Anyone had frontend wobble at over 65mph with a street glide?????
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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There are a few things that will cause your wobble like that. First is your load or where and how much the next is front bearings. Those are the two most common. The best thing to do if it happens is to try to put more weight on the frontend and hope it calms down before you eat asphalt. Just be careful
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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Have a Qualified Mechanic check that out pronto.
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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Default RE: Batwing Wobble?????

mine was wobbling this morning ...... of course the wind was gusting 30 mph ...
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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over 100 no problems
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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Old May 13, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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My SG wobbled at around 65 mph while going over a bridge. I believe it was started by a cross wind. I've since installed a Alloy Art Stabilizer and so far so good. I never want to experience that again. Very scary!
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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Mine's really skittish compared to a stock 'Glide. It's all down to shorter shocks at the rear, I'm afraid. If you alter wheel sizes too, well..
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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If your front tire is bad, it will wobble as well.
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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Well it doesn't matter ifit's a StreetGlide,the Batwing fairing has been on lots of other models for years...Not a StreetGlide issue. As another said, look at your tire ( air Preasure ), rear shock presure, alignment, etc..... not a problem unless the wind is high! Good luck!

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