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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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Default Electra Glide Handling Issue
Just bought a 2000 Electra Glide Standard with only 8K miles. But, it has a lot of Harley extras added, so it's essentially a Classic. It's a great ride and my wife loves the backrest on the TourPak. But there is a handling issue I can't figure out. This bike will follow every little pavement groove or crack all the way down the road. I had the unfortunate experience of riding on several miles of grooved pavement on the freeway. It was nerve -wracking! I don't think it's dangerous but it is very unsettling. Anybody got an idea what might be causing this? Thanks! Tom
 
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I'd change tires with different thread pattern.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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the stock dunlops are know for terrible ridgeridein. I went to the michelin comanders and it really handles alot better and dosnt run the cracks.
 
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Dunlop Elite 3's will cure that.
 
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I'll 2nd DAWG's suggestion to go with Elite 3's. They go where you want and don't have a mind of their own.
 
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Ditto on the Elite III's...
 
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Thanks! I will look for the Elite III tires. I suspected the old Dunlops might be the problem....
 
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Get some decent tires (EIII's) and a Bagger Brace http://bitchinbaggers.com/products/bagger-brace/

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I appreciate this post also....with almost 14,000 on my '02 FLHT I'm almost due for tires. I had no idea that the type of tire would make a difference on the handling when it comes to pavement grooves.
 
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Yes your problem is the tires.....Get something else and you will not have so much wondering around going on...
 
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