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Woukd like an explanation on what causes the rear end flex/wobble on touring bikes?

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Old 10-12-2008, 03:48 PM
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Default Woukd like an explanation on what causes the rear end flex/wobble on touring bikes?

I hate to sound like a noob but I searched and could not fine a definable explanation just a lot of ways to eliminate or tame it. Is it because the swing arm is bushed to the rear of the tranny and why?

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I understand it is due to the weak factory swing arm bushings playing off of the lateral movement of a rubber mounted motor. Once it starts, it is perpetual until one or more actions are taken to counteract it, namely straighten out the bike or let off of the throttle during the sweeping turn. That said, I may likely be wrong.
 
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I have almost the same exact bike and have never experienced it ever in the 4000 miles she has on it.
 

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Funny that you mention this. I was just checking into the same thing myself. This site I found explains it a bit.

http://www.true-track.com/
 
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Another thing I will just mention from my personal experience is it's not limited to the Touring family. I had the same wobble on my FXD in long fast sweepers. On that bike, I tightened up my rear suspension a bit and changed out my front fork oil for SE oil. It seemed to help elimitate it. On our baggers, the weight is so much more, that it takes a brace (your choice) and/or suspension upgrades to cure it. Or you can tame down your riding.
 
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Here we go again.
 
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And the problem is????
 
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Search for TWR missing link stabilizer. I started a few threads so you can limit the search to my username.
 
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I am convinced that it also has to do with tires not properly balanced and at right pressure.
I have never (knock of chrome) a wobble issue. I check my tires once-a-week for irregular wear and inflation.
 
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Originally Posted by Beemervet
Here we go again.
The purpose of this forum is to help people who want to learn. So what if someone else asks a previously asked question? big deal. I am sure he didn't expect you to give him the Spanish Inquisition.
 


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