07 Ultra wobble
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Wobble going straight or turning
There could be several inputs starting with riding style (loaded into a turn backing off midway), tire pattern in relation to grooved freeway, tire pressure, shock pressure (major input that is looked over) and speed.
When trouble shoot change one input at a time so you isolate the problem, like it or not start with slowing down first to isolate that input first, you might be surprised. How many miles are on your bike?
There could be several inputs starting with riding style (loaded into a turn backing off midway), tire pattern in relation to grooved freeway, tire pressure, shock pressure (major input that is looked over) and speed.
When trouble shoot change one input at a time so you isolate the problem, like it or not start with slowing down first to isolate that input first, you might be surprised. How many miles are on your bike?
Last edited by leicafish; Jul 27, 2014 at 04:16 PM.
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After you installed the Bagger Brace did you ride the bike under the same conditions under which you're experiencing the 'wobble' now? Obviously my thought is the issue might not have gone completely away in the first place…and you might be chasing a shadow.
At that speed, and depending upon the road surface, wind, and whether or not you're powering through a turn…the specific conditions in other words…I would not be surprised to experience some rear-end steer with a Harley touring bike.
I've got a 14 with all the latest. I can still get it to 'wobble' (a little) under certain conditions, if I want to. For what that's worth to you. Seriously, if everything checks out, and the wobble isn't too severe, I wouldn't worry about it. I'm not going to tell you to slow down. But higher speed, especially accelerating in a turn, is going to make the issue worse.
Alan
At that speed, and depending upon the road surface, wind, and whether or not you're powering through a turn…the specific conditions in other words…I would not be surprised to experience some rear-end steer with a Harley touring bike.
I've got a 14 with all the latest. I can still get it to 'wobble' (a little) under certain conditions, if I want to. For what that's worth to you. Seriously, if everything checks out, and the wobble isn't too severe, I wouldn't worry about it. I'm not going to tell you to slow down. But higher speed, especially accelerating in a turn, is going to make the issue worse.
Alan
Last edited by AlanStansbery; Jul 27, 2014 at 11:54 AM.
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Thanks all. I have 24000 miles on bike and I do not usually go in sweeping turns at that speed. 99% of the time it is on straight flat roads. I have experienced some wobble at about 55 going into a turn but not severe. I picked up new bushings today but one be able to put them in until Monday ( tomorrow). Also want to talk to Kevin at Sta - Bo and see if he finds a lot of clearance between swing arm and transmission. Just seems like there should not be any lateral movement while on the table with the shocks disconnected and wheel off. BTW, the new bushing do not seem any tighter on shaft than old ones but for 6 bucks each I figured I would replace them. keep the suggestions coming guys. I appreciate them all. ( except for the ones telling me to slow down, the damn thing should not wobble)
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What I cannot understand is when I had this problem last year I but the Bagger Brace on and it was so much better and now out of nowhere the wobble is back.
The explanation is logical...whatever caused the wobble in the first place has gotten worse & "overcome" the fix that you did with the brace. I would go with wheel or swingarm bearings.
If you want to ride like a ***** then go ahead.
I don't consider riding with your own or other people's safety in mind riding like a *****. Just because these bikes can do over a buck doesn't mean they were meant to do so.
The explanation is logical...whatever caused the wobble in the first place has gotten worse & "overcome" the fix that you did with the brace. I would go with wheel or swingarm bearings.
If you want to ride like a ***** then go ahead.
I don't consider riding with your own or other people's safety in mind riding like a *****. Just because these bikes can do over a buck doesn't mean they were meant to do so.
Last edited by dickey; Jul 27, 2014 at 02:27 PM.
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From: Green Country Oklahoma
My 07 was pretty bad rebuild front end steering bearings all the bushings and set of new tires and now for last 6K miles it feels like running on the rails oh I had 402s and Elite 3 but now I'm running Michilen Comanders.
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