Forgive me...another wobble thread.
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BigHeadTed, It's likely this will not get done till I replace my final drive belt, which hopefully will last a bit longer than the 8 years and 70+k I have on my scoot at present. I will post up results for sure. If you add the Glide Pro, you shouldn't have to address anything up front, save for tire pressure.
I have also noticed my bike handling differently or maybe trying to wobble, but I have attributed most if not all to front tire wear cupping and tire pressures. when I have new tires and good pressures, I can top the ton mark without hesitation. As my tires age and develop wear patterns, it's a different story. The rear swingarm bushings are culprit as well as when they wear they allow your swingarm to get out of line from where it needs to be, True Track or not.
Enough said. It's time to ride! L8r guys
BOB
I have also noticed my bike handling differently or maybe trying to wobble, but I have attributed most if not all to front tire wear cupping and tire pressures. when I have new tires and good pressures, I can top the ton mark without hesitation. As my tires age and develop wear patterns, it's a different story. The rear swingarm bushings are culprit as well as when they wear they allow your swingarm to get out of line from where it needs to be, True Track or not.
Enough said. It's time to ride! L8r guys
BOB
Last edited by Turbo Turtle; Mar 28, 2014 at 12:36 PM. Reason: Because I can
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This is a good approach, address the root cause of the problem.
Post up the results would you?
I know not a person who went this route and my own experience has been with True Track and Glide Pro.
Just like the wise Mr. Brown says it does not happen to all bikes or riders. I had a riding buddy who said his bike was tight and good to go and when we switched so he could try all my suspension mods I discovered his bike was one of the loosest ones I rode. My experience is limited to less than 10 bikes all of them between 2001-2007.
My current bike does not exhibit the wobs but I am still installing the Glide Pro system because it really helps to tighten up the bike. Next up will be addressing the front when I can afford that !!
This is what it is right here in this CHP video.
CHP Test Riders Experience the Harley-Wobble / Harley-Weave - YouTube
Post up the results would you?
I know not a person who went this route and my own experience has been with True Track and Glide Pro.
Just like the wise Mr. Brown says it does not happen to all bikes or riders. I had a riding buddy who said his bike was tight and good to go and when we switched so he could try all my suspension mods I discovered his bike was one of the loosest ones I rode. My experience is limited to less than 10 bikes all of them between 2001-2007.
My current bike does not exhibit the wobs but I am still installing the Glide Pro system because it really helps to tighten up the bike. Next up will be addressing the front when I can afford that !!
This is what it is right here in this CHP video.
CHP Test Riders Experience the Harley-Wobble / Harley-Weave - YouTube
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ShockwaveTXB--- In my opinion there is no need to ask forgiveness when you seek information, unless YOU personally ask the same thing over and over.
I hope you find your answers. There are several different reasons why this occurs and several different solutions along with opinions to go with it all.
I hope you find your answers. There are several different reasons why this occurs and several different solutions along with opinions to go with it all.
Here is a link to a YouTube video on Wobble and weave. It's an old video but is interesting. It goes over different causes and ways to stop it when it starts. It doesn't even mention Harley. All the examples are on Metrics. He starts discussing the wobble and weave issue at the 4:10 mark in the video
Last edited by Greg2012FLHTK; Mar 28, 2014 at 05:20 PM. Reason: Added time in video he starts discussing wobble and weave. (4:10)
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That's a good video. And thanks for the comment bigheadted.
I guess it's good I weigh more than 150lbs, but just barely at around 165. The lean down tip is a good one. Will make sure to do that if it ever happens.
I guess it's good I weigh more than 150lbs, but just barely at around 165. The lean down tip is a good one. Will make sure to do that if it ever happens.
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