Wind problems
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My Wide Glide is really getting squirrelly in the wind. In a crosswind it feels like I'm on ice andI have to lean harder than normal into the wind to maintain straight line. Tires are in good shape and have less than 1K on them. Neck bearings replaced, motor mounts in good shape. Harley lowered shocks. When my wife ison backit seems to ride normally.
Wheel or swing arm bearings?
Wheel or swing arm bearings?
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45 mph side wind? Does it have solid wheels? My 01 Sporty actually got blown over two lanes in a cross wind once. The problem was drag bars and solid rear wheel, I think. It was just like a sail. I think HD may have had some complaints about them. I changed handlebars and never had a problem keeping it on the road again.
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i know it sounds stupid... check you allignment... wind is usually a good indicator of unbalanced tires and/or poor allignment... i had a cafe CB750 that would be all over the road in the wind... old timer told me that my allighment was off and proved it to me with string... got her trued up... never a prob again...
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Check the tire pressure. Check the pressure when cold (i.e. morning or mid-day, when you haven't been riding) and make sure it is at what the owners manual states for normal riding conditions. Tires that are inflated to their max listed on the sidewall are for max gross weight conditions.
Just my suggestion.
m.a.c.
Just my suggestion.
m.a.c.