2005 road king sways

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Jul 20, 2012 | 07:14 AM

Kevin Rollert

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2005 road king sways

Hey everyone,
looking for some assistance. I have a 2005 road king that sways when I get over 50 mph or let of the throttle. Brakeing with the rear also makes it sway pretty bad. I have checked tire pressures 35 front 40 rear. rear shock is at 25 psi. It feels like its coming from the rear of the bike. If I brake with the front when it happens it seems to help. It is getting progressively worse and something that needs to be fixed. I have 25K on the bike. Tires look to be in great shape.

thanks

Kevin

Jul 20, 2012 | 08:56 AM

RaceFace

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Have you checked your wheel alignment? What brand of tires? Mine are Metzlers and call for more pressure. Swing arm bushing maybe on their way out? Those are a few things that come to my mind. Good luck and let us know what you find!

Jul 20, 2012 | 09:48 AM

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Jul 30, 2012 | 08:52 AM

Kevin Rollert

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sorry for the delay. So unfortunately I know little about harleys. How do I check the swing arm bushings. I called my local harley and the guy in parts tells me that it would be the bearings if anything. If I start ripping everything apart is it better to just replace the bearings and bushings. If so, is there a recommend aftermarket brand. I have read several post about the STA-Bo. Thanks for the help.

I bought a motorcycle lift jack to make this easier hopefully.

Jul 30, 2012 | 08:56 AM

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I had similiar problems at one time, it was the front motor mount was torn, also check the rear rubber mounts. alignment shouldn't be a problem, unless the bike has been wrecked.

Jul 30, 2012 | 09:04 AM

Kevin Rollert

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is that just a visual inspection for tears in the rubber mounts or is there some other signs to look for?

Jul 30, 2012 | 09:32 AM

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I chased the same problem for a few weeks, changing motor mounts (2 rear on swing arm) and front, checked neck bearing and it got progressively worse. Finally found I had 3 rear spokes broken.