Scary Handling
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From: Eastern PA
I am sorry you needed to spend money on your bike for you to make it right for you and that upsets you. I sincerely mean that. For me I spend money on my bike to love my bike more and w/ hopes of it handling better and performing better...so far I have been happy w/ most dollars spent on my sled, and I am very pleased w/ its performance. I hope you soon find the same. It ain't no Cadillac but it sure got soul 
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Since you say the bike is “pogoing” over bumps in a turn, I’m inclined to think your rebound damping is two low on your front forks. You can test this by having someone steady the bike in an upright position from the rear, and while holding the front brake, push sharply on the handle bars to compress the front suspension. If the suspension rebounds back up and surges up and down a couple times before settling, then you need thicker fork oil to increase the rebound dampening.
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From: eastern oklahoma
while doing the chrome fork lowers i got the se heavy oil put in. far more secure, the ride does not suffer, and it no longer nose dives when coming to a stop. another big advantage to the heavier oil is that i can go much deeper into a curve before braking. i felt it was a very worthwhile change on my 08 sg. that different fork oil along with the dunlop elite 3 tire on the rear made enough difference for me that i'll not be needing a newer bike for a long time. sure an 09 or newer would be cool to own, but as i get older i realize when enough is enough. very happy with what i've got.
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
I'd say the dealer went after the most likely suspects. Tires, shocks, forks are also good suggestions.
Check the swingarm bushings, and belt tension. The only time I have felt any pogoing it was due to my own actions. If I stick to proper cornering techniques, enter slow accelerate through the bike is smooth.
On and off the throttle through a corner and they all do it.
Check the swingarm bushings, and belt tension. The only time I have felt any pogoing it was due to my own actions. If I stick to proper cornering techniques, enter slow accelerate through the bike is smooth.
On and off the throttle through a corner and they all do it.
Tourer
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Well with your new GW you can look forward to the tranny problems!
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From: Vancouver Island B.C.
You bet, that and lots of air in your shocks. Also added a stabilizer. Now it's so.... much better.
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I live in the Rockies and ride twisties and high speed sweepers a lot. My 07 Streetglide is surprisingly nimble and absolutely doesn't wobble. You need 4 things, heavier fork oil, I use S.E. You need to air up your shocks to fit your weight and check the engine and trannys alignment. That alignment is a big deal, have someone who knows what he's doing check it. Lastly make sure your tires are in good shape. Ever notice how much better the handling feels when you replace two worn tires with two new ones. I know guys with early baggers, old swingarm bushings and their bikes don't wobble. Try that and I'll bet your problem will be history.