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Old 09-16-2018 | 12:32 AM
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Just noticed that while riding between 55-65 MPH, the bike has sort of a wobble when I let go of the gas.
I did a bit of research on the web, and they say it could be the steering head bolt is loose?
Any suggestions? Driving me crazy!
 
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Old 09-16-2018 | 07:43 AM
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You'd be best to just search the forum.
There are hundreds of threads related to different causes of the "wobble".

I don't believe there is one that is more prevalent than the other.
The cause of my "wobble" was an out balance front tire.
 
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Old 09-16-2018 | 08:24 AM
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I would check your tire first lots of wobbles start with cupping tires even tire pressures and balancing rule those out first.
 
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Old 09-16-2018 | 09:52 AM
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My 16 Deluxe had a bent rear wheel which caused a wobble/hop, if you can put it on a cycle jack to check the lateral runout on your rims, check spokes and tire condition, do a fall away check that will let you know if you have to adjust the head/neck bearings. Ride safe, Good luck.
 
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Old 09-16-2018 | 10:07 AM
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Check fallaway. But I bet it is the tires. Those needle bearings in the steering head will last a lifetime if they were right a while back and you do not use your Harley for ramp jumping.
 
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Old 09-29-2018 | 10:21 PM
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I had that problem on my Heritage and it was loose spokes on rear wheel.
 
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Old 09-30-2018 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dehayh1
I had that problem on my Heritage and it was loose spokes on rear wheel.
Spokes are easily, and commonly, overlooked.
 
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Old 10-15-2018 | 06:13 AM
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Found the culprit...loose rear spokes. My local mechanic carefully tightened each one, now rides straight as an arrow! I was happy he did not have to take off the wheel or tire off.
 
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