Front end 'wobble'...
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From: Joliet, Il
Front end 'wobble'...
I have a 2010 Streetglide, and when I'm riding it, the front end 'wobbles'...almost like the rotor is warped or the tire has uneven wear. The bike has less than 3,000 miles on it, so I wouldn't think that the rotor is warped, and the tire doesn't have any uneven wear. What could the problem be?
Any and all help would be appreciated....
Any and all help would be appreciated....
You're on the right track. Start with the obvious stuff. Check your brake rotor runout, tire cupping, warped wheel, improper tire inflation, etc. If all is well there, check your front end swing-by (similar to a fall away adjustment, but done differently on touring bikes).
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Hi from the UK and welcome to HDF. Check tyre pressures. If you are heavy or riding 2-up, add a little more air. Make sure you are not gripping the bars tight, relax your grip if necessary. Next step is head bearings, as Mike mentions.
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Iv'e posted this elsewhere but here it is again, i agree with it.
From Hog Helpline in July 13 American Iron (verbatim)
I can tell you what an old timer at the factory (Yes older than me) taught me. If it's a high speed wobble the fork bearing is too tight. Low speed wobble is in the wheels, loose spokes, or worn, low pressure tires. It it wobbles when the bike is slowing, it's a loose fork bearing. Of course, this is a general statement but it's a good starting point. Any accessories hung on the handle bars can cause a wobble. Too much stuff in the tour-pakwill do the same.
From Hog Helpline in July 13 American Iron (verbatim)
I can tell you what an old timer at the factory (Yes older than me) taught me. If it's a high speed wobble the fork bearing is too tight. Low speed wobble is in the wheels, loose spokes, or worn, low pressure tires. It it wobbles when the bike is slowing, it's a loose fork bearing. Of course, this is a general statement but it's a good starting point. Any accessories hung on the handle bars can cause a wobble. Too much stuff in the tour-pakwill do the same.
I'm wiling to bet based on the year and mileage on the bike it's tire pressure. Please post back and let us know.
I'll even guess and say you have about 25psi in there when you should be up around 36psi. Ask me how I know.
I'll even guess and say you have about 25psi in there when you should be up around 36psi. Ask me how I know.
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2013 SG wobble
New to the forum....just reading up on front end wobble. I have a 2013 SG with less than 3K miles and i felt a front end wobble during low speed turns two times then no more. Tires look good so I spoke to a HD service shop and they said they have seen some low mileage bad bearings. So...taking it in this week to see whats up....still under warranty !
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