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Here is a report for you. Something is wrong with your front end. Don't try to blame Road Glides for that
Originally Posted by fuma
If anyone else test rides one of these soon, please check to see if it still exhibits the decel wobble (aka death wobble / tank slapper).
Bring it up to about 40-45, let off the throttle, and just let go of bars as it slows by itself (or just hover your hands over the bars to catch it if it does start to tank slap). Don't pull the clutch in, don't brake. See how steady it is as it slows.
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