Does your batwing front end wiggle......
Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
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From: Willis, Texas
Being a new rider and not having a lot of confidence I got rid of my 07' Ultra for this reason and got a Road Glide. Because the fairing is attached to the bars, any freaky winds will push the bars around as well as the bike. With the Rg you get some buffeting when behind a semi or in any "dirty" air but it doesn't push the bars around which makes the dirty air more of an issue. Now that I have many more miles under my belt and by making a point of riding when it is windy I doubt that I would be bothered by this as much now. I have a friend that has an Ultra and he says he doesn't even notice it. I think with more miles you would get used to it and not even notice it any more. T.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 146
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From: Central Nebraska
my ultra does it on a milled surface, but nothing compared to the v-star I rode before the ultra. the only other things i could say is check your tire pressure (if my tires a 2-3 psi low they'll do it worse), and check the treadwear, but you said you have switched to michelin's (i have no experience with them, yet)
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: THE MARITIMES Canada
It's usually one of three main reasons for wobble - fairing/windshield, steering head bearings or offset between the front and rear wheel. It's not just Harley, any bike can do it.
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: South Jersey
This drives me crazy since I ride to work, about 100 miles round trip a day, mostly interstate. When it happens it takes the joy out of riding.