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Wobble
I have an '05 Road Glide. Always handled great until recently. Had new rear tire installed (factory spec Dunlop). After got the bike back felt wobble whenever I released grips. Harley said it is aligned properly and probably needs front tire. Had that done but still feel a slight wobble. Any thoughts?
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I have an '05 Road Glide. Always handled great until recently. Had new rear tire installed (factory spec Dunlop). After got the bike back felt wobble whenever I released grips. Harley said it is aligned properly and probably needs front tire. Had that done but still feel a slight wobble. Any thoughts?
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Was your belt too tight or too loose?
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wups sorry stro1965 my bad lol it was to loose =D. as a matter of fact last time i was out on the expressway i noticed a little wobble so last night i tightened my belt up a little and wobble was gone today i just got back. i am going to get the tool tommorow for belt deflection. i think it will be worth the 30 bucks, a few weeks prior i changed my rear brakes and i just set the belt back to the mark on the oval axle washer but it really should have been tighter. i will feel better once i use the tool though i don't want no premature belt wearing.
Last edited by poppa cooter; May 3, 2009 at 06:32 PM.
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wups sorry stro1965 my bad lol it was to loose =D. as a matter of fact last time i was out on the expressway i noticed a little wobble so last night i tightened my belt up a little and wobble was gone today i just got back. i am going to get the tool tommorow for belt deflection. i think it will be worth the 30 bucks, a few weeks prior i changed my rear brakes and i just set the belt back to the mark on the oval axle washer but it really should have been tighter. i will feel better once i use the tool though i don't want no premature belt wearing.
Yeah, I've kinda been doing mine by "feel". know I should probably get the guage too. It seems that maybe 3 things that are easy to check are important concerning rear-steer/wobble:
1: Tire Pressure
2: Shock Pressure
3: Belt Tension
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yep i agree with all 3 =D i do think the after market stabilizer's are a good idea especially on a long trip if your belt starts to stretch a little the stabilizer will compensate. but man i can't get no overtime for any extra spending. but im glad to still be working =D
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yep i agree with all 3 =D i do think the after market stabilizer's are a good idea especially on a long trip if your belt starts to stretch a little the stabilizer will compensate. but man i can't get no overtime for any extra spending. but im glad to still be working =D
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wow 160 delivered where did you get it thats the style i need, dog bone style wont work for me the brace under the bike got bent coming off a trailer stupid ramp bent in half. if you got a link i would appreciate it. sorry dont meen to over ride the thread.=D
