Roadking Issue -help welcomed

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Jun 16, 2009 | 06:50 PM

Tat2dGooch

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Roadking Issue -help welcomed

I have a 2008 roadking flhr vivd black with 2,100 miles on her I just had the oil changed belt check and all the other stuff done I got it back it and it been great up to two weeks ago On a ride with my friend Dan going down a side road no traffic around ( good thing ) the bike felt like it was swaying back n fourth under me so I went to slow down and the rear brakes locked up and i skidded a good 20 + feet ALMOST going down but skidded to side of road and tried it again no issues the rest of the night .. today I pull it out and take it for a ride and get some fuel the front feels like its floating above the pavement very squirrely feel like it almost wants to go down on its own its happening at all speed from 10-50 mph ... what could it be... a friend took the bike down and back and said it felt like it just wants to wash out under him........ so any suggestions..?

Jun 16, 2009 | 06:53 PM

Twinrider

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Still under warranty? I'd be taking mine straight to my dealer if it did that, not riding it around.

Jun 16, 2009 | 06:58 PM

krwould

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I would be lookin at rear axle nut torque before I rode it anywhere!!! Make sure nothing has moved!!!

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Jun 16, 2009 | 08:38 PM

Tat2dGooch

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From: southern ,nh

ya its still under warranty for another year

Jun 16, 2009 | 08:42 PM

Twinrider

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Originally Posted by Tat2dGooch

ya its still under warranty for another year

In that case straight to the dealer. No need to mess around with a potentially life-threatening issue.

Jun 17, 2009 | 05:32 AM

mainshaft

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I would take it to the shop and let them check it out. In the helicopter community we always say "They will take to you, all you got to do is listen" it's talking to you. Good luck.