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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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hey, have a 2000 ultra 27000 miles with a lot of wobble in bike in the corners. looking at progressive shocks, touring link, glide pro stabilizer system, velva ride. i need advise on where to spend money first.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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You need one of the stabilizers, first.
Check out the Progressive...it's about the cheapest out there.
They all do the same thing.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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It's the shocks. Go with the Progressive you won't believe the difference in handling !!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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Have your swingarm bushings replaced first, before any "patches". Then a stabilizer could be added if you want.

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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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Low mileage for a 2000, anyway I installed the Glide Pro bushings in the back of my 08 FLHX and noticed dramatic improvement. If you watch his video pro-mo it explains itself. If your going after the swing arm bushings (good place to start) these are pricey but the best IMO, and a good investment for future improvements.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 03:26 AM
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If you add a stabilizer check out the Bagger Brace. Great quality and a pretty simple installation.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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What kind of wobble, high speed or low speed turning into the driveway?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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If I had a new wobble, the first thing I would do is check the tires for cupping. It happened to my other bike and I had a wobble going around corners. Checked the tire and sure enough looked like a roller coaster ride on the left side of the front tire. New front tire and wobble is gone. Tires can cup on harleys too (obligatory HD forum statement).
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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Had same issue on a 2004 Ultra; tire air pressure too high first of all so set to what service manual said. Problem better but not great so I installed the bagger brace and it made a huge improvement. Not endorsing any specific product, I just bought the above brace based on other peoples input.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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See this thread and check your swingarm.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...-swingarm.html
 
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