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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Hello everyone! not bashing my new scoot, just wanted to post some info after 4500 miles. Got a bad front end shake 50 mph and below, have to use both hands to keep it under control. Rear belt has a groove cut all the way around about a quarter of an inch from the pulley. Rear wheel looks like it has battery acid on it! Will not clean up with polish. Contacted my dealer today and scheduled an appointment for Monday. Anybody else had similiar problems?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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I've had mine since Jan and have about 2000 miles on her. So far so good. Other than a couple of very minor details this is by far the best bike I've owned or rode in the 30+ years I've rode. Let us know what the dealer finds. Good luck.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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If the belt has a groove in it I'd think a misalined rear tire at the very least, the acid on the wheel has me stumped since it has a sealed battery. The dealer should get you squared away I'd think though. Let us know what you find out, on the plus side though the 09's seem to be the best Road Glides yet!
 
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