Bagger wobble exposed!
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From: poway
grbrown and max thanks for the help. who makes the heavy duty sperical? i would prefer a straight bushing. that rolly polly pos i do not like. (yes i said helical, my bad, i meant the spherical)
i just ordered a set of Sta bo bushings. probably just get it all apart, change out the bearings unless i find something better, then get it aligned.
to clarify some other stuff, i found the front wheel had lost its balance weights. i have the stock mag wheels, and both were balanced by a reputable shop. i think they may not have cleaned the rim prior to applying the weights as i found a small amount of the double sided tape was present.
also noticed the weights on the rear wheel are right at the valve, that makes no sense. i dont see the heavy spot dots, probably came off in a cleaning.
just got the front wheel bearings today so this weekend will put all new bearings in and balance both wheels.
i just ordered a set of Sta bo bushings. probably just get it all apart, change out the bearings unless i find something better, then get it aligned.
to clarify some other stuff, i found the front wheel had lost its balance weights. i have the stock mag wheels, and both were balanced by a reputable shop. i think they may not have cleaned the rim prior to applying the weights as i found a small amount of the double sided tape was present.
also noticed the weights on the rear wheel are right at the valve, that makes no sense. i dont see the heavy spot dots, probably came off in a cleaning.
just got the front wheel bearings today so this weekend will put all new bearings in and balance both wheels.
https://www.vxb.com/GE25ES-2RS-Doubl...n-p/kit646.htm.
I'm not sure if they are any better. They were recommended here but I can't find the original post. I have a pair that I plan to try.
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From: poway
Here is one.
https://www.vxb.com/GE25ES-2RS-Doubl...n-p/kit646.htm.
I'm not sure if they are any better. They were recommended here but I can't find the original post. I have a pair that I plan to try.
https://www.vxb.com/GE25ES-2RS-Doubl...n-p/kit646.htm.
I'm not sure if they are any better. They were recommended here but I can't find the original post. I have a pair that I plan to try.
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From: NY
Excellent write up.. they wobble.. anyone who says they dont... isn't very aggressive at all. It doesn't take much to upset the swingarm bushings at speed.. I experience it often on my 2015 RGS. Just finished installing true-track front and rear. Hoping for a more confident bike come springtime. And since I run the "Alloy Art Stabilizer already, and it didn't stop the wobble at all, I'm inclined to think that there is not only a lateral action where the swingarm meets the chassis...but a "racking action" as well.. stabilizing lateral movement of the motor at the top AND bottom, front AND rear would seem to be the only effective solution...and soon I will know! 
Thanks again...
Thanks again...
Last edited by HDREDRAT; Jan 7, 2020 at 10:25 PM.
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From: poway
Excellent write up.. they wobble.. anyone who says they dont... isn't very aggressive at all. It doesn't take much to upset the swingarm bushings at speed.. I experience it often on my 2015 RGS. Just finished installing true-track front and rear. Hoping for a more confident bike come springtime. And since I run the "Alloy Art Stabilizer already, and it didn't stop the wobble at all, I'm inclined to think that there is not only a lateral action where the swingarm meets the chassis...but a "racking action" as well.. stabilizing lateral movement of the motor at the top AND bottom, front AND rear would seem to be the only effective solution...and soon I will know! Thanks again...
Thanks again...https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...er-bobble.html
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Spend all you want, but there is one more problem here. The rider! What, you say?
When you are in a high speed sweeping turn, and it starts to wobble, QUIT trying to steer, and throw your body into the turn. Don't fight the bike. Take all pressure off the bars, contrary to your natural reactions, and use body english. This has saved me many times, on many bikes. I see too many guys trying to keep their body vertical in a turn. This is not a dirt bike.
The worst bike I had was an 03 FHL with worn out suspension, a skinny 21" front wheel, ape hangers, and a stage V motor. It was a fast wobbly death machine!!!!
When you are in a high speed sweeping turn, and it starts to wobble, QUIT trying to steer, and throw your body into the turn. Don't fight the bike. Take all pressure off the bars, contrary to your natural reactions, and use body english. This has saved me many times, on many bikes. I see too many guys trying to keep their body vertical in a turn. This is not a dirt bike.
The worst bike I had was an 03 FHL with worn out suspension, a skinny 21" front wheel, ape hangers, and a stage V motor. It was a fast wobbly death machine!!!!
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From: Louisiana
I have a 2019 streetglide, 5200 miles. Input a stage 4. I have felt the wobble 3 times. The last 2 was pretty bad. Number 3 was on a straight shot when I hit 100-105. All,of this is on private property 1 mile long.
My question is "has any felt this on a new bike" ?
My question is "has any felt this on a new bike" ?
