07 UC front end wobble
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07 UC front end wobble
I just bought a 07 UC it has 40,000 miles. new years eve it got to 50 degrees so i took it for a ride. while on a ride i was pulling up my gloves so both hands were off the bars. that didnt last long before the front end wobbled like crazy. I tried it a 10mph and at 55mph and either way they wobbled like mad. Is that normal or do i need a new front tire it is getting kinda low on tread. I had it up on the frame jack and checked the front end it seemed tight... just dont know what would cause it my softail i could ride plenty long to do what i needed to do without any hands on the bars.
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I would start with year steering head bearing swing check. If that is good. Chances are it's in you motor mounts. I just installed the Glide-Pro set up. Man what a difference it made on my bike. Go to his site and look at the videos. They are long but might help you.
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corb
Last edited by 2004vmc; Jan 8, 2011 at 11:40 PM.
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I would love to help you but I have yet to perfect the laying on of hands across the internet. I guess you will have to do this yourself or hire someone the do the same as you can do. By asking someone on the internet what your problem is is like going to one of those online preachers and asking him/her what is wrong.
Start here and try this.
Steering Shakes, What The Manual Doesnt Tell You PDF Download
Start here and try this.
Steering Shakes, What The Manual Doesnt Tell You PDF Download
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you are extremely lucky. i hope you bought a lottery ticket afterward.
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From: Chesapeake, VA
My front tire was somewhat cupped and replacing it fixed the wobble like you are experiencing. If your front tire is "low on tread", it needs replacing anyway. Change it and see if that fixes your problem...
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All though not related,with 40000 miles good time to change the fork oil when you check the bearings.