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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 04:50 AM
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The frames changed in 09 from the style used on your 07. I wrote about the 'wobble' here.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 05:13 AM
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I still get a small weave while cornering sometimes. New front tyre helped, but I'm thinking it might be worth while getting a true track or similar.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 05:35 AM
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I still get a small weave while cornering sometimes. New front tyre helped, but I'm thinking it might be worth while getting a true track or similar.
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Judging by the 'friends' in your photo you're in Redhill, England old chap?!
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Thanks for the info gents. Looks like stabilizers will be added to both friends rides. True track, 400+. Progressive Link ~235. Decisions, glad I'm not making them
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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I would try setting the suspension up properly first, especially the forks spring rate and damping, also play around with tire pressures a bit, otherwise you are just treating the symptoms.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 10:42 AM
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My 07 UC (40,xxx miles) will be going to the shop later today. The "wobble" may be the cause to the transmission main bearing going out by the out of alignment stress. I won't know the damage until it's opened up later today at the Indy. I'll be going with the True Track stabilizer. By the way, I use Amsoil 20w50 Synthetic in all 3 holes. While it's opened up, I will have them change out the Compensator with the SE Compensator. Dang! I see $$$$ leaving my wallet soon!
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Pondskipper
, especially the forks spring rate and damping
theres an ADJUSTMENT on those???
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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theres an ADJUSTMENT on those???
Yes, you take the forks apart and fit springs to suit your weight and decent dampers.
 
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Originally Posted by Pondskipper
Yes, you take the forks apart and fit springs to suit your weight and decent dampers.
ahh hell i thought there was a hiddin adjuster somewhere that i just wasnt seeing
i thought i was going to be able to do this for free
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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I've had them both, on different bikes. I didn't do a side-by-side comparison, but my sense is both of them did a good job eliminating the 'weave'. The bikes were a 2004 and 2005 (both Road Kings). I believe the root-cause issue is common to the 2009+ years.

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