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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Default Road Glide 40 mph wobble fixed
When I had my '11 RGU in for it's 20K maintenance, I told them about the 40 mph wobble (and mentioned there was a tsb about it; thank you RoadGlide.org!), and they said they'd look into it. The tech said the steering neck was a little loose, so he tightened it to spec and the problem is gone! Let's hope it stays this way ....
 
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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I'll bet it doesn't. Mine is looser now then before we tightened it.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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yes the steering bearing preload spec has been updated for RG's.

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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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yes the steering bearing preload spec has been updated for RG's.

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Is the update for all RG's or just the newer models? Can you tell us the spec and I will make the note in my manual? Thanks
 
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Sorry to get off topic but wish this had something to do with cupping on 09 and up cupping. Also wish it was my bike I was worried about but my riding buddy's.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mikelikesbikes
Sorry to get off topic but wish this had something to do with cupping on 09 and up cupping. Also wish it was my bike I was worried about but my riding buddy's.
I also just replaced the original front tire at 20K; the tire didn't show any signs of cupping. I kept 38 psi in the tire at all times, and I think that helped ...
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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I have had mine in 5 times with adjustments to steering head. If we all got together, a class action might be the way to go. We pay alot of money for these bikes. this wobble is unacceptable. if interested anyone can contact me at rm1078@aol.com
 
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I have had mine in 5 times with adjustments to steering head. If we all got together, a class action might be the way to go. We pay alot of money for these bikes. this wobble is unacceptable. if interested anyone can contact me at rm1078@aol.com
hey, here's an idea. get a manual and learn how to adjust it yourself. i suppose you want to get a class action suit together as well for those damn brake pads that keep wearing out.
 
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Class action suit? ffr should change his name to Richard Cranium. Just sayin.
 
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Mine has been done twice in the first 2200 miles and I am at not a little over 4000 miles and all is well still.
 
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