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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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I've got a 98 flht, I recently took the old stock dunlops off and went with the contanintal Milestones. Since the switch I've got a wobble in the front at normal highway speeds. It feels like the ft. is just floating. The only thing I can think of is that the old dunlops had enough of a flat spot on them that I couldn't feel this before. I'm aware of the whole rear steer poor design from the factory stuff but this really just feels like the ft. end is loose and I have checked the fall away if anything its a touch tight. I'd love to find a steering dampner for one if their are any out their.

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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 06:02 AM
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I'd recheck the balance on the new tire first thing.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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There have been other threads about this exact problem. Seems to be a combination of the frame and certian tires, Some people got some improvement with air pressure changes. I've never had this problem as I stick with stock dunlops, but the part about the front feeling light is the common complaint.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Interesting... So stick with the stock tires? Or are there better brands without the tire problem?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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Have you checked your forks?
 
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