High Speed Wobble - First Time!
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From: Florida
Steve,
That's a pretty severe wobble from what you describe. I've not seen many here describe it anywhere that severe.
My '05 EGC had it mildly in sweeping turns at higher speeds but nothing like that. Perhaps there were some other factors contributing to make it so bad - the wind or turbulence? Condition of shocks or fork/suspension? Just a guess there.
That's a pretty severe wobble from what you describe. I've not seen many here describe it anywhere that severe.
My '05 EGC had it mildly in sweeping turns at higher speeds but nothing like that. Perhaps there were some other factors contributing to make it so bad - the wind or turbulence? Condition of shocks or fork/suspension? Just a guess there.
I have noticed the stability has changed since adding the batwing fairing.
I'm sure an engineer at HD has all the test data on the "anomaly" I'd love to get my hands on the report. In the meantime I know my scoot's limitations and will be more cautious aroung semi's and car haulers.
I am still going to install a Bagger Brace and ride the *&*$%#! out of it. I'll post my roadtest results soon.
Thanks for the feedback
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This doesn't sound like something a rear stabilizer is gonna fix. I've seen this plenty of times even with one of these stabilizers.
I would suggest having a real close look at your front tire, and look into the alignment of the forks up front. Any chance there's been any work done up front where something could have been messed with?
There's a bit of a procedure to follow to set the front end alignment up right if the fork pinch bolts have been loosened, either to remove the fork legs, or if the front wheel/front fender have been off.
CN
I would suggest having a real close look at your front tire, and look into the alignment of the forks up front. Any chance there's been any work done up front where something could have been messed with?
There's a bit of a procedure to follow to set the front end alignment up right if the fork pinch bolts have been loosened, either to remove the fork legs, or if the front wheel/front fender have been off.
CN
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Great formula!
As for my front end? I had an HD "Profile Low Front End" installed when I bought it and it's been fine up until I added the fairing/batwing.
As for my front end? I had an HD "Profile Low Front End" installed when I bought it and it's been fine up until I added the fairing/batwing.
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