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Old 12-25-2007, 08:08 AM
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this is Harley's answer to a fix [HERE] Go to the botttom of the page and click on the blue HYPERLINK word "Patent""'"
 
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So it almost seems like a fix would be a "sooner than later" type of thing. It should be fixed before you hit the "wobble's".
I will have to look around and check out who makes what and which one is the best value.
Thanks for all the feedback!
 
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never felt it in my 98 RG, 01 EG or in the 06EG.
Been through a lot of curves at slow speeds and igh up to 110 mph.
06 has other problems though I'm working on.
 
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Had a True Track on my '02 FLHTC and might as well have flushed $400. down the hopper ! [sm=smiley21.gif]
 
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Old 12-25-2007, 07:08 PM
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Google Harley Davidson rear steer or just rear steer. I felt it for the first and only time on my 2006 UltraClassic during a high speed 85mph long sweeping turn on the interstate exit ramp from I85N to I485S in Charlotte NC. It is very unnerving when it happens. I just eased off the gas a little bit and kept everything steady. I am going to buy a set of the Sta-bo bushings and see if it helps. It has never happened while riding fast through tight turns which we do a lotof the UC rides surprisningly nimble for a big motorcycle.
 
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Like someone else said, you guys that have never experienced this are fortunate. It is real, and has nothing to do with improper maintenance or tires or shocks. I've been riding for over 45 years and know the difference. Which product you choose is up to you, but those of you who feel that this is a myth, just wait until it happens to you. Or stick to adding more chrome.
 
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Like someone else said, you guys that have never experienced this are fortunate. It is real, and has nothing to do with improper maintenance or tires or shocks. I've been riding for over 45 years and know the difference. Which product you choose is up to you, but those of you who feel that this is a myth, just wait until it happens to you. Or stick to adding more chrome.
Smart man!

 
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I feel it at 85-90mph... when I'm going straight. It just feels like the batwing doesn't function well at that speed. It goes away when I'm doing over 90.
It isn't that big a deal. The bike doesn't seem "unstable". below 85... no wobble. Over 90.... no wobble. I thought it was a batwing/wind resistancedesign issue.
 
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Old 12-26-2007, 10:29 AM
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Bill, That is a different issue and is probably related to one of the things posted above.......neck bearings, tire, etc.
 
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Old 12-26-2007, 12:24 PM
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Like my brother says "when in doubt on a turn just STAB IT" works for me....[sm=icon_rock.gif]
 


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