Slow speed front-end wobble?
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: maricopa
I just went through this same problem. Had a new D408 installed on my 09 Ultra. Never had any issues on previous two tires. Since this tire I had a bad wobble at low speeds. Returned to dealer for rebalance check and was told ok. Had steering head bearings adjusted and still had wobble. Took to another dealer and had balance checked, was told ok and the tire run out was perfect. As a last resort I tried installing 2 oz. of dyna beads. Bike is now perfect. These beads are awesome!
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Alberta Canada
The test involves putting the bike on a jack. Turn bars full left or right and let them go. You have to count the # of swings it takes for the bars to come back to center and stop. Its in the service manual. If you do this test, make sure no cables are restricting the movement.
The test involves putting the bike on a jack. Turn bars full left or right and let them go. You have to count the # of swings it takes for the bars to come back to center and stop. Its in the service manual. If you do this test, make sure no cables are restricting the movement.
Also, the rear wheel wasn't aligned properly (it was at my 1k), and that was fixed as well.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Fargo, ND
I know this is an old post but I had the exact same problem. I would like to post my solution to the problem for those searching. I just installed the STA_BO II and the problem is gone. Before I was worried about laying the bike down on very low speed turns, especially on gravel. Hope this helps others, I couldn't find much on the very low speed wobble.
A very evident symptom I had, was jerking the handle bars very quickly while stopped, and they would rebound back something fierce.
A very evident symptom I had, was jerking the handle bars very quickly while stopped, and they would rebound back something fierce.
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From: virginia
I say that the issue is maybe you fighting the handlebars your self, as in your arms are shaking and you dont even know it so try this take one hand off the bars ia slow turn and see what happens if the wobble almost stops then you have your answer!!!
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From: virginia
I wasnt speaking of your problem Albright, it was directed to the OP