'09 Touring Frames
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While it didn't happen on every touring model prior to the 09 model year, it did happen a lot more often than the MoCo would like to admit. I've rode both Road Glide and Electra Glides that had it.
My 89 and 02 Ultra Classic didn't have it but my 04 Screamin Eagle Electra Glide had it until I totalled the bike. Had it rebuilt (new frame) and don't have it at all, now.
I have not read of any report on any forum regarding the 09 model year. Just no problems with it. Yes, I've got a deposit down on my pick of 2010 model year.....as soon as they're released.
My 89 and 02 Ultra Classic didn't have it but my 04 Screamin Eagle Electra Glide had it until I totalled the bike. Had it rebuilt (new frame) and don't have it at all, now.
I have not read of any report on any forum regarding the 09 model year. Just no problems with it. Yes, I've got a deposit down on my pick of 2010 model year.....as soon as they're released.
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I had it on my 07 SG (high speed) and 08 RG (low speed) we tried everything to get it resolved on the 08 no success. on the 07 it was a matter of tire pressure--had to make sure it was pumped a little over the recomendation.
Now the 09 no wobble what so ever--
Now the 09 no wobble what so ever--
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Cruising straight down the road you should have zero vibration other than maybe the very faintest feel from the motor perhaps. Only in tight high-speed curves did the pre-09 bikes have that "wobble". My '05 EGC was smooth as glass cruising down the highway.
Last edited by Arizona; Jun 8, 2009 at 11:04 AM.
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Thanks for the info. Even though this is an '05, it only has 7000 miles on it. I bought it last fall with 4000 miles and had it set up for touring. The wobble is not severe and nothing I can't live with. I just enjoy letting the bars go to rest my arms during long trips and this is putting a cramp in that. I love everything else about the bike and it only started after I had the last tire change. I will keep making adjustments and hope it goes away. Could be breaking in the new tires will help.
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Also check where the exhaust connect to the saddlebag rail. IF there metal to metal contact, that could do it (should only be rubber). I had that problem when the dealership put my right slip on muffler to far back. I pulled it forward just an 1/8 inch and the wobble was gone. Someone on this forum suggested it.
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that would have been handy to know in your first post. though it could still be loose neck bearings (they do need adjusted periodically), it sounds like the tires are the main culprit.
