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Old May 16, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 10ring
My wife saw something about the pre-2009 "death wobble". She now wants me to trade-in my '08 for a 2012 in a couple of months.
This lady will definetly be getting votes for wife of the year.
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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What network has the "news"?
Anyone know?
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by keith_stepp
I did a Google on the Harley wobble, which brought up the swing arm issue that the pre-2009 FL frame had with rear wheel steering in turns and its relationship to Harley's engine isolation system. I do not know if other frames have the same issue.
Rear steer is real. It is easily handled by an aftermarket stabilizer. There are many different manufacturers, but they all get the job done.

There was a time here when there were many threads on the subject at the same time. [YAWN]
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 10ring
My wife saw something about the pre-2009 "death wobble". She now wants me to trade-in my '08 for a 2012 in a couple of months.
Woo Hoo!

/cheer

Be sure and buy her dinner when you seal the deal. He11, I would even let her pick out the color.
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by txrdkng
Anyone know?
It airs 5/16/11, CBS news, 10pm. Arizona time
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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It airs 5/16/11, CBS news, 10pm. Arizona time
Thanks
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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i wouldnt go that far i let her pick the color im an a burgandy and cream,thats the last time i make that mistake.
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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Had experience the wobble twice in last 85K miles once was at 75+ mph on a slight curve on hwy80 side swipe the left side against the center divider but got under control, then found out it was combination of loose goose neck front tire out of balance and worn out front bearings.Since then I keep an eye on these things but I admit I'm guilty of riding aggressively.
 
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I finally fix the wobble in my 2008 Street Glide and it only cost me $7,900.00 and 2 years of time. I traded it on a 2011.
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BC Glide
I finally fix the wobble in my 2008 Street Glide and it only cost me $7,900.00 and 2 years of time. I traded it on a 2011.
Wow, my 07 was fixed with the cost of a true track and rear tire. I'm at 62,000 and got it where I want it.
 
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