High Speed Front End Wobble
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Cruiser
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From: Joelton, TN
Dubble D so sorry to hear about that. That scares me to death especially with the pictures. I am so thankfull you all made it alive. Haven't updated in a while but got my bike back a week ago and left on it to Florida. We rode about 500 miles no problems. I had them replace
Neck Bearings
Swingarm Bearings and Bushings
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings (just because)
and align the engine/tranny with the frame.
Now up to about 95 its fine. Cruises great. After that you get a little shake but I am 100% certain it was the wind hitting the fairing. I am going to install the fairing wings and see what that does but I hardly ever run that fast anyways. My front wheel bearings only had about 5000 miles on them and they mechanic said they were shot and asked me did I use a pressure washer to clean my bike. I told him yeah about every 5 times I clean it I tear it down and pressure wash every thing. He told me to stop that it breaks the wheel bearing seals and gets water in them. Just wanted to let everyone know things are good again and thanks for all the info. By the way, I am looking for a nice set of chrome Spokes to fit my bike. Anyone have any???????
Neck Bearings
Swingarm Bearings and Bushings
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings (just because)
and align the engine/tranny with the frame.
Now up to about 95 its fine. Cruises great. After that you get a little shake but I am 100% certain it was the wind hitting the fairing. I am going to install the fairing wings and see what that does but I hardly ever run that fast anyways. My front wheel bearings only had about 5000 miles on them and they mechanic said they were shot and asked me did I use a pressure washer to clean my bike. I told him yeah about every 5 times I clean it I tear it down and pressure wash every thing. He told me to stop that it breaks the wheel bearing seals and gets water in them. Just wanted to let everyone know things are good again and thanks for all the info. By the way, I am looking for a nice set of chrome Spokes to fit my bike. Anyone have any???????
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EGlide,
Glad to hear you're back on the road. I pick up my 09 E-Glide on Wednesday at Gary Bang HD in Atascadero, CA. Can't wait. State Farm buffed me up pretty good. Paid me off, but didn't total my old one, but that's cool, since I get to keep it and will part it out.
Glad to hear you're back on the road. I pick up my 09 E-Glide on Wednesday at Gary Bang HD in Atascadero, CA. Can't wait. State Farm buffed me up pretty good. Paid me off, but didn't total my old one, but that's cool, since I get to keep it and will part it out.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Running Dunlop Elite 3 on Front-Back was a new D402 when I replaced the front. Running 38 lbs in front and 36 in rear. When I get home I am going to pull the fairing and check where the forks go through the triple trees. I am hoping when I had the front end redone and fork oil changed, something did not get left loose. Any other ideas?
Also they are factory 16" front and rear wheels.
Also they are factory 16" front and rear wheels.
In shopping for an accurate gauge there are almost none that guarantee accuracy or even give an accuracy spec. I read some reviews and found one that consistently tested well for accuracy (Accutire MS-4000 digital) and use it only to test my other gauges.
Road Master
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From: Tellico Plains, Tenn.
Glad you got your bike sorted out. I found out the hard way once that you don;t want to experiece that dreaded high speed wobble I did once & it can be pretty scary. I have also had a broken swingarm on my 2000 RG while ridng 2 up and that is pretty scary too. I keep a regular check on my swingarm to hopefully prevent that adventure happening again. Ride safe out there!
Road Captain
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From: Chesapeake, VA
Checked out your pics and I gotta ask...How in the "ell did both of you crash?
Road Captain
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From: Midway, UT.
Dubble D so sorry to hear about that. That scares me to death especially with the pictures. I am so thankfull you all made it alive. Haven't updated in a while but got my bike back a week ago and left on it to Florida. We rode about 500 miles no problems. I had them replace
Neck Bearings
Swingarm Bearings and Bushings
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings (just because)
and align the engine/tranny with the frame.
Now up to about 95 its fine. Cruises great. After that you get a little shake but I am 100% certain it was the wind hitting the fairing. I am going to install the fairing wings and see what that does but I hardly ever run that fast anyways. My front wheel bearings only had about 5000 miles on them and they mechanic said they were shot and asked me did I use a pressure washer to clean my bike. I told him yeah about every 5 times I clean it I tear it down and pressure wash every thing. He told me to stop that it breaks the wheel bearing seals and gets water in them. Just wanted to let everyone know things are good again and thanks for all the info. By the way, I am looking for a nice set of chrome Spokes to fit my bike. Anyone have any???????
Neck Bearings
Swingarm Bearings and Bushings
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings (just because)
and align the engine/tranny with the frame.
Now up to about 95 its fine. Cruises great. After that you get a little shake but I am 100% certain it was the wind hitting the fairing. I am going to install the fairing wings and see what that does but I hardly ever run that fast anyways. My front wheel bearings only had about 5000 miles on them and they mechanic said they were shot and asked me did I use a pressure washer to clean my bike. I told him yeah about every 5 times I clean it I tear it down and pressure wash every thing. He told me to stop that it breaks the wheel bearing seals and gets water in them. Just wanted to let everyone know things are good again and thanks for all the info. By the way, I am looking for a nice set of chrome Spokes to fit my bike. Anyone have any???????
Terry
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From: US poverty capital, california
Tourer
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From: Waukesha, WI near Milwaukee
great post i have the exact same issue with my bike. over 85 and I get the wobble but with the wife on it runs smooth. I posted this issue about a month ago and did not get much for answers. it looks like you gave me a list of items to work on over the winter. I didn't want to take the bike down during riding season (Wisconsin) so I just stopped going over 80. Did you do all of the changes at one time or do you think one had a greater effect than another. just wondering. I think changing the neck bearing would be the most costly so I would probably do that last.
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Cruiser
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From: Joelton, TN
I honestly think the main thing was the swingarm bearings. My bike was a Metro Police Bike so I'm sure the rear-end catches alot of the brunt of the patrol manuevers. The neck bearings that came out were OK but you could tell they were worn in good. Im glad this thread helped somebody else I was beginning to wonder if I had lost my mind or even needed to park the bike.
great post i have the exact same issue with my bike. over 85 and I get the wobble but with the wife on it runs smooth. I posted this issue about a month ago and did not get much for answers. it looks like you gave me a list of items to work on over the winter. I didn't want to take the bike down during riding season (Wisconsin) so I just stopped going over 80. Did you do all of the changes at one time or do you think one had a greater effect than another. just wondering. I think changing the neck bearing would be the most costly so I would probably do that last.
Tourer
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From: Waukesha, WI near Milwaukee
it looks like I will start with the swing arm bearings and hopefully that does the trick. If not I will just do one at a time until it is fixed. Again thanks for the help. I will post the results once it is fixed. It would be nice to be able to open it up once in awhile again.