vibration when braking
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From: SouthWestern Ontario
Obviously something changed when you removed the rear wheel to do the shocks. I would re-check the caliper bolts and alignment. Is it possible the rotor got bent when you had the wheel off? Check the pad wear and see how they look. If in doubt, replace. Check anything that you loosened or removed for tightness and/or alignment.
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From: San Ramon, Ca
A couple yrs ago I test rode a 2006 Road King Classic.
It was at an HD dealership, not here in town but within
100 miles. It did the same thing.
At one point I cut the engine and slowed to a stop. That cured 1/2
of it. But it had rotor issues, and motor mount issues. Also had 203 cams
and a TH (like mine) but it was a dog. Bike was a P O S. Not high mileage,
just rode hard & put away wet I guess. It looked pristine.
Good thing was, it cured my "need" for a RoadKing (for the moment)
I know they are great bikes!! I'm just saying.
There are allot more factors with the touring models.
I told the salesman what I thought. He told me I was wrong and that
they had certified the bike.
Whatever.
It was at an HD dealership, not here in town but within
100 miles. It did the same thing.
At one point I cut the engine and slowed to a stop. That cured 1/2
of it. But it had rotor issues, and motor mount issues. Also had 203 cams
and a TH (like mine) but it was a dog. Bike was a P O S. Not high mileage,
just rode hard & put away wet I guess. It looked pristine.
Good thing was, it cured my "need" for a RoadKing (for the moment)
I know they are great bikes!! I'm just saying.
There are allot more factors with the touring models.
I told the salesman what I thought. He told me I was wrong and that
they had certified the bike.
Whatever.
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Morris, Il
Thanks guys! Has me stumped I'm wondering if the extra suspension (heavier wt oil in forks and the progressives) could cause vibration. It is a pulsating like a warped disc but in the rear break pedal. And when I'm applying front brake. Also only at low speeds. I'm thinking it has to be the different fork fluids. Will find out and let you guys know. Also when I changed my shocks in back I did one at a time didn't remove tire or caliper. Thanks again keep you posted.
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