Front tire pressure and shimmy

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10-30-2017 | 12:00 PM

Russ69

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Originally Posted by upflying

...it only happened if I let go of the handlebars at 35 mph. Dealer fixed the problem by telling me not to let go of the handlebars.

Not uncommon on a number of bikes. This is very different than a high speed wobble. Usually keeping one hand on the bars is enough to stop it from starting. Start with the correct tire pressure.

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10-30-2017 | 01:02 PM

Mr-Mike

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Originally Posted by Russ69

Not uncommon on a number of bikes. This is very different than a high speed wobble. Usually keeping one hand on the bars is enough to stop it from starting. Start with the correct tire pressure.

Agree. Try a different tire next time.

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10-30-2017 | 01:24 PM

SPRINGER

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Originally Posted by Kwlambright

2018 Electra glide limited with three hundred miles on it has a shimmy around 30 to 35 mph. If coasting it will shake its angry head, have checked front tire pressure 40 lbs last week. What is everyone running on the front tire as I believe that's the right pressure

Since you are having questions about your new bike, why not take it back to the dealership and ask them, maybe it's something other than the tire, who knows.

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