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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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ok i see harley has redesigned the frame&nbsp\\; so which years have a problem and what is it???
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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no frame problems, the 200 rear tire and the more stable motor mounts I believe are the reason why.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Talked to my Indy today. He said the new frame fixes all of the wobble problems. Told me that I sould consider buying a new 09 instead of building mine into a 103.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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he'll say anything for that commission brother.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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hmm...let's see: Add more weight to bike, so&nbsp\\;it can haul more weight?&nbsp\\; There goes my hot-rod bagger.&nbsp\\; just sayin'...
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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My Indy dosen't work on commission. He just returned from the Vegas show today and said that before I sink 4K into my motor, to consider a new bike because the frame is that good, brother.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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If I keep it under 100 it is just fine!
 
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Never have had&nbsp\\;cornering&nbsp\\;wobble on my 08 ever.&nbsp\\; Scraping the running boards is the limitation.&nbsp\\;
 
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I have an 08 ultra and have yet to experience this wobble/ cornering problem some are talking about. However I normally don't run over 85 or 90 mph.
 
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The frame and so called wobble problem is something I have never experienced. Others I guess say they have but oh well !!! There is nothing wrong with my 08 Ultra.
 
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