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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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I put my new wheels and tires on today and the bike is wobbling bad at around 25 to 35 mph. The tire pressure is good and everything looks like it should, I went with a 19" on the front and 16 on the back, didn't have this problem before the change i dont know what it could be, anyone have this problem before?
 
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spoke wheels? if so, spoke(s) could be loose or not trued properly.

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Yup! Had that same problem with my Limited. Took it back to the dealer and they said the wheel weights were missing. Added the weights and balanced front tire and all was well.


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tires balanced?
Don't think it's tire balance at 25 mph.

I'd jack it up and spin the tires and check for tire and/or wheel run-out.

And also check wheel alignment.
 
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Yup! Had that same problem with my Limited. Took it back to the dealer and they said the wheel weights were missing. Added the weights and balanced front tire and all was well.

Shows how much I know LOL!
 
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Yep sure are, and no spokes!!
 
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could be the bearings, wheel alignment, bent wheel, or a bad tire?
 
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Wobble @ 25. Holy mackeral Andy. Go see a tech, HD or Indy. Save yourself some time and aggravation, to many possibilities. But sounds like a warped wheel to me.
 
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could be the bearings, wheel alignment, bent wheel, or a bad tire?
new wheels and new bearings also and new tires thats why im stumped
everthing is new go figure huh!!!
 
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