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Old 04-29-2016 | 05:32 AM
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Yesterday I rode to work on the interstate. I got up to speed at 70 miles an hour when I tried to go faster I was getting a slight wobble. At 70 its not 100% but you can feel it.I installed a Reckless Fairing and Harley Davidson Lowers and it can't be that. I went to Leesburg last weekend and took the Turnpike and was doing 85 with my wife in the back no problem.Got home yesterday and checked the air pressure. The front was 35 and the rear was 40. I put a pound in the front. Spokes feel fine.What else can it be? Or maybe it was too windy?Thanks
 
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Old 04-29-2016 | 07:16 AM
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I would think since it is a 2016 it has a warranty. Why not have the dealer take a look at it for free?
 
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Old 04-29-2016 | 08:49 AM
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I'm about to do that. My question is, should I remove the fairing before taking the bike in? I heard if they didn't install it they can deny warranty claims.
 
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Old 04-29-2016 | 08:56 AM
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i have the 2010 fatboy lo i had the front end wobble need a new front tire the wobble is gone the bike has 5.000 miles on it. bring it back to the dealer
 
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Old 04-29-2016 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ThePostman
Yesterday I rode to work on the interstate. I got up to speed at 70 miles an hour when I tried to go faster I was getting a slight wobble. At 70 its not 100% but you can feel it.I installed a Reckless Fairing and Harley Davidson Lowers and it can't be that. I went to Leesburg last weekend and took the Turnpike and was doing 85 with my wife in the back no problem.Got home yesterday and checked the air pressure. The front was 35 and the rear was 40. I put a pound in the front. Spokes feel fine.What else can it be? Or maybe it was too windy?Thanks

Two things;
1) order some "Ride-on" and put a bottle in each wheel.
It not only will take out any vibrations due to minor alignment issues but it will also help protect against punctures.
You can take off the wheel weights if desired, the ride-on will balance out the tire.

2) what lowers did you install and how about some pictures?
 
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Old 04-29-2016 | 09:43 AM
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I know you said it can't be the fairing, but I have seen them cause issues, especially on a super soft sprung softail front end. If you take the fairing off does the wobble go away?
 
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Old 04-29-2016 | 10:08 AM
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I hope this works
 
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Old 04-29-2016 | 10:08 AM
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The lowers is Harley Davidson
 
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Old 04-29-2016 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ThePostman
The lowers is Harley Davidson
By lowers you must be referring to the fangs.

I've been consider Leather Pros lowers but just haven't had the willpower to spend the money.

http://leatherpros.com/website1_006.htm
 
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Old 04-29-2016 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluraven
By lowers you must be referring to the fangs.

I've been consider Leather Pros lowers but just haven't had the willpower to spend the money.

http://leatherpros.com/website1_006.htm
Those look great. First I have to get the crash bars. When I showed my wife you bike she bought me the Reckless Fairing for our anniversary.
 


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