High speed vibration/wobble?

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Jun 4, 2014 | 05:10 PM

m_mcdonnell314

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High speed vibration/wobble?

Hey guys, I have a 01 Road King Classic that has a vibration in the front ender at higher speeds, starting a little above 70 mph. I actually would not consider it a wobble because my Electra Glide had the death wobble and boy was it horrible. The weird this is when you let go of the gas or deaccelerate, the bike smooths out like the vibration isnt even there. Any ideas? This does not happen at low speeds, only above 70 mph

Jun 4, 2014 | 05:13 PM

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Steering head bearings or loose spokes? Maybe the motor mount? Have you ever greased the steering head bearings?

Jun 4, 2014 | 05:27 PM

m_mcdonnell314

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I have a 21' fat spoke wheel on her now so no loose spokes. Asked my buddy just now and he said check the motor mounts too, i'll look into the bearings also

Jun 5, 2014 | 02:40 PM

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I had the same problem on my 08 road king. dealer said my steering damper (hope I got that right) was loose - tightened it up, no more vibration. I hope that helps.

Jun 5, 2014 | 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by doorsidedown

I had the same problem on my 08 road king. dealer said my steering damper (hope I got that right) was loose - tightened it up, no more vibration. I hope that helps.

You probably mean "fall away".