Vibration when leaned left?
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Vibration when leaned left?
Kind of hard to describe, but I am trying to chase down a noise/vibration in the front end of my 12 Harley Ultra Limited (16,000 miles). When I lean the bike just a little (like to change lanes) I get a little bit of a whirr noise and the slightest hint of a vibration. Doesn't happen when running straight, or when making the same maneuver to the right. Only to the left. Also does not happen when banked hard (like for a sweeper turn, or a turn at an intersection).
First thought was a bearing just starting to act up. Or maybe a little loose? Or could just be tire whine, but only on one side?
Any ideas or anybody ever have this happen to them? Figured I would throw it out here first. My next step is pulling the front wheel and checking the bearings....
First thought was a bearing just starting to act up. Or maybe a little loose? Or could just be tire whine, but only on one side?
Any ideas or anybody ever have this happen to them? Figured I would throw it out here first. My next step is pulling the front wheel and checking the bearings....
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I had the same problem on mine. Dealer found bad wheel bearing and replaced it. No change in vibration. They and another dealer said cupped rear tire was the cause. I just put new tires on the bike but it'll be a few months before I can ride. Hopefully that'll fix the problem because warantee is over. Joe
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I've changed my front tire twice, had the bearings checked and repacked and I have the same exact issue. Going down a smooth road and just shifting to the left it still feels like a bad bearing but isn't.
It's so minor I don't let it distract me too much. Everything is solid and tight.
I've wondered if my alignment may be off just a little.
I'll be interested in hearing others comment on this post.
It's so minor I don't let it distract me too much. Everything is solid and tight.
I've wondered if my alignment may be off just a little.
I'll be interested in hearing others comment on this post.
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Cruiser
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Check for rear wheel alignment . Friend of mine had same issue and that is what the problem was.
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