09-10-11 RoadGlide steering wobble
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Road Captain
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From: Maine
09-10-11 RoadGlide steering wobble
Guess its fairly common. I really don't like it and hope there is a fix soon. The MOCO is aware and have'nt said too much. Either it is the new fairing placement or the new tire size any of the older Roadglides smooth as silk with your hands off the bars the new ones look the f out between 40-50 mph.
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From: South Jersey
Service bulletin M1246 may address your problem. Just saying. Try the Steering Head Bearing Swing Count test for your particular model as outlined below.
http://www.box.net/shared/tbyk3jqgho
http://www.box.net/shared/tbyk3jqgho
Last edited by doshi; Oct 27, 2010 at 10:15 PM.
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From: Deep South Texas
35K miles on my '09, no problems. I tried everything that has been posted so far on when it happens and nothing. There is no reason why only the RG's would have this issue, all of the touring bikes use the same basic parts.
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I have an 08' and everyone I talk to who has a RG before the frame change in 09' has had problems with the rear wheel wobble. The only reason I want to upgrade to an 09' or up is to get rid of the rear wheel wobble. If you search the forums,you will find quite abit of info out there on the subject.
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From: Upstate NY
I have noticed this on my 2010 Ultra at low speeds. Mentioned it to the dealer and guess what I was told?? You guessed it, "thats normal".
Next time I am in the shop I'm going to mention this tech bulletin.
Next time I am in the shop I'm going to mention this tech bulletin.
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No wobble here. Rode hands off at 55 (maybe it's too fast) for about a 1/2 mile...straight as an arrow.
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From: Palmer, Alaska
I realize you may be talking about an earler year than the 11' FLTRU, but I had to post because one, I have to get my post count up and two, I like posting picture's.
I've got 2,488 miles with no issue's. I bought mine from "The Outpost" in Fairbanks and put 330 straight break in miles to get home here in Palmer.
Pouring rain and wind, last hour in the dark. Got in right before midnight.
Absolutely a beautiful ride. You got to experience riding through Alaska. Every mile since has been great.
I do hope you get your issues resolved.
I've got 2,488 miles with no issue's. I bought mine from "The Outpost" in Fairbanks and put 330 straight break in miles to get home here in Palmer.
Pouring rain and wind, last hour in the dark. Got in right before midnight.
Absolutely a beautiful ride. You got to experience riding through Alaska. Every mile since has been great.
I do hope you get your issues resolved.
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From: ST. Louis
800 x 600 is big enough.