Death wobble?
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Here same thread posted earlier this morning. First Post has link to the story out of Arizona I believe.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...th-wobble.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...th-wobble.html
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I posted this on the other "Wobble" thead...so I will post again on this thread.
...I've been riding motorcycles for over 47 years (Harley's since 1978) and luckily never experienced the "death wobble"...I have heard and read stories of other riders's talking about the experiences they had.
I'm really glad to see the Phoenix KPHO News Team bring this issue out in the open to inform riders of this problem and it's also interesting to see the motor company's quick response admitting issues with wobble or installation of aftermarket parts. I'm sure there is more to come...its also more than just worn tires and uneven pavement.
Not long ago one of the top Japanese car manufacturer's had random acceleration problems and their stand was "their cars were perfect" and see what happened when media brought the problem to light.
...I've been riding motorcycles for over 47 years (Harley's since 1978) and luckily never experienced the "death wobble"...I have heard and read stories of other riders's talking about the experiences they had.
I'm really glad to see the Phoenix KPHO News Team bring this issue out in the open to inform riders of this problem and it's also interesting to see the motor company's quick response admitting issues with wobble or installation of aftermarket parts. I'm sure there is more to come...its also more than just worn tires and uneven pavement.
Not long ago one of the top Japanese car manufacturer's had random acceleration problems and their stand was "their cars were perfect" and see what happened when media brought the problem to light.
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I had a '96 FLHR for 15 years, 100K miles, could ride it no hands for miles at any speed with no wobble, just bought a '10 Road Glide Custom, love the bike but had a front wheel wobble if I I let go of the bars. When I did my 1000 mile service I greased the front steering neck, guess what, no more wobble, my guess is the wench who put the bike together did not grease the steering head. Did I mention he did not adjust the head light height either. BTW the dealer is no longer in business....
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I had a '96 FLHR for 15 years, 100K miles, could ride it no hands for miles at any speed with no wobble, just bought a '10 Road Glide Custom, love the bike but had a front wheel wobble if I I let go of the bars. When I did my 1000 mile service I greased the front steering neck, guess what, no more wobble, my guess is the wench who put the bike together did not grease the steering head. Did I mention he did not adjust the head light height either. BTW the dealer is no longer in business....
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