Sorry guys but i have another question and a problem. I feel like the only time i get on her is when something is going wrong. Today i went for a ride and i happened to let go of the handle bars for a spilt second. Right away the bars started to shimmy pretty bad. As soon as i lightly touch the bars it stops. The bike is a 98 road glide. Any ideas. It does not happen unless i let go of the bars. There is a little shimmy if i just hold on with one hand.

 

Tire issue or steering head bearing. Not ruling out a failing wheel bearing either.

 

Check your fall away

 

Neck bearing
Tire pressure
Over loaded luggage/passenger

 

first time I had this issue it was the fall away. Second time was because I threw another wheel weight. Went with balancing beads this time. No more shake.

 

You knew someone was going to say it: "Don't let go of the handlebars!" Seriously though, my best guess is wheel balance 1st, neck bearing 2nd. With all due respect to the above guidance, it really shouldn't be air pressure, unless it's significantly low.

 

Thanks guys. I think ill try the wheel weight first and go from there.

 

Check tire and balance, 2000 road glide here. I take my hands off the bars for long distances even in slight cures while leaning to steer.( I am trying to figure out how high I want my apes) No wobble at all.

 

Oh, and don't forget, it's just not the front tire that can be out of balance to cause your symptoms. It can also be the rear! I know this for a fact.

 

might want to do some research on here. seems to me I remember an issue with the fall away/ head bearing torque. I think the specs on your service manual are incorrect and there was a service bulletin on this. I may wrong but worth a look
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