09 ultra wobble
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check out this post..kinda scary
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-with-pic.html
Looks like before you take the fairing off, best to check the front wheel bearings
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-with-pic.html
Looks like before you take the fairing off, best to check the front wheel bearings
Last edited by rooti; Dec 16, 2012 at 12:47 PM.
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I am guessing this is the nut you are referring to? I have not checked it yet. It is not hand loose I did check that. If this is tight, then remove and go to Steering bearing I am presuming? I did the fall away test, it is awful hard to be sure all the looses connectors do not interfere. I get 3 solid swings with 4 "maybe 5" very small swings. With the 4th and 5th being maybe a inch and 1/2" respectfully.
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I have heard about the bearings and I watch them close. Will change soon with some decent non HD bearings soon. They are OK right now. I am confused right now on the manual. I removed all as said, but after I remove the stem nut, it shows the piece below it coming loose and exposing the bearing adjustment nut and it does not. It is one solid piece that appears to be attached to the forks and all. I have no idea how to access the bearing adjustment and the manual is incorrect unless I am reading something totally wrong.
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I have a dyna and on mine it is a slotted washer under the head bolt. After you loosen the head bolt, you take a screwdriver and tap it in either direction
Have you taken the bolt completely off?
Have you taken the bolt completely off?
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If you are going to tear down to check the stem nut you might as well disconnect the clutch cable from lever and check the swing. With faring and radio off and steering stem nut torqued you want about 5 swings. With everything installed it should go down to 3 swings which is what the spec is I believe. Turn bars all the way left and let go to check the swings.