What is likely to be causing front end "wobble?"
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From: anacoco, la
no, that is in spec. granted on the high side of spec, but for an ultra classic, 5 is the max.
Had this happen last year on my heritage, right at 30-35 mph. Pulled into Harley and they tightened the steering bearing, no longer a problem. It could be the tire, but that would be more gradual... More then likely, bearing just needs to be tightened....
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From: Atlanta
steering head bearings
So at 35 I could feel a slight wobble. At 80 on the highway going right on a long sweeper made me grip my seat! Problem was that my steering head bearings where out of spec/too tight.
Vibration or wobble in a motorcycle front end can originate from a couple of causes. The most common problem is usually the tires. You said that you put fresh air in the tires. If you left any old air in it could cause an unbalance (just kidding). Honestly the most common problem is the tire being out of balance. If the tires are fine the problem is likely the steering head bearings. Loose bearings will usually cause the front end to 'wander.' Tight will cause the bike to resist entering turns. I'd check the tires first, then move to the steering head.
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