Road Glide shake ?
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Road Master
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Road Glide shake ?
Been thinking about an 11 Road Glide and started hearing about alot of bikes having problems with shaking at around 35 to 40 mph on decel. Saw where some have had bearing adjusted, tires changed, rims rebalanced, new rim, ect. and still can't get rid of it on their bike. How common is the problem? Is it a certain serial number range? Many of the bikes didn't develop this until 150 to 400 miles on them. So well after the test ride.
Hearing this made me really cool my heels on a RG
Hearing this made me really cool my heels on a RG
Tourer
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From: Colorado
Been thinking about an 11 Road Glide and started hearing about alot of bikes having problems with shaking at around 35 to 40 mph on decel. Saw where some have had bearing adjusted, tires changed, rims rebalanced, new rim, ect. and still can't get rid of it on their bike. How common is the problem? Is it a certain serial number range? Many of the bikes didn't develop this until 150 to 400 miles on them. So well after the test ride.
Hearing this made me really cool my heels on a RG
Hearing this made me really cool my heels on a RG
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From: Fennario
I've got over 6k and never had the problem. Had dealer adjust fall away to spec.
A couple of buds had it, and it was only noticeable on decel between 45-35 with both hands off the bars.
A couple of buds had it, and it was only noticeable on decel between 45-35 with both hands off the bars.
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I have a RGC & have had no problems. These Touring frames are all the same. Why is there this problem with just the RG???? I'm sure someone will say because of the faring. I don't have that answere. If you like the bike then buy it & don't worry about it.
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Keep in mind the problems you hear about in these forums are fairly rare. Everybody else is out riding.
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Road Warrior
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I don't know this for sure...But I am going to guess that the neck bearings aren't adjusted correctly at the factory...I believe they leave the assembly line adjusted to the same specs. as the other touring bikes which have the bat wing fairing...The correct number of swings for the road glide front end fall away procedure is less than the Electra Glides.
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From: sunny florida
11 FLTRX with no issues , when I did my 1k service they adjusted my head bearring , said it was loose but I hadn't had any vibration and the ride compared to my batwing , I'd never go back