Shimmy when letting go of handle bars
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6th Gear
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Shimmy when letting go of handle bars
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
read thru this it may help https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...front-end.html
read thru this it may help https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...front-end.html
Last edited by kpb46; Jun 8, 2013 at 10:33 PM. Reason: update