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Old May 9, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Default New wobble and vibration

I suddenly have two new issues with the front end.
Doesn't feel like the usual neck bearing issue with the softails.

At low speeds, under 20mph, on a long sweeping turn, I feel a bit of a wobble. And at hiway speeds, 70mph and up, I get a lot more vibration in the handle bars. Really numbs the hands.

I wonder if anyone has experience with this and/or does this sound like a front wheel possibly out of round or maybe loose spokes ??

I'll be taking to the shop for a new rear tire this week and will ask them to check the front. But I'd like some good info before I get the usual BS from the HD shop. I can't get it in to my normal indy right now.
 
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