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Old 05-13-2008, 12:44 AM
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Anyone had frontend wobble at over 65mph with a street glide?????
 
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Old 05-13-2008, 09:20 AM
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Default RE: Batwing Wobble?????

There are a few things that will cause your wobble like that. First is your load or where and how much the next is front bearings. Those are the two most common. The best thing to do if it happens is to try to put more weight on the frontend and hope it calms down before you eat asphalt. Just be careful
 
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Old 05-13-2008, 09:26 AM
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Have a Qualified Mechanic check that out pronto.
 
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Old 05-13-2008, 09:49 AM
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mine was wobbling this morning ...... of course the wind was gusting 30 mph ...
 
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over 100 no problems
 
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Default RE: Batwing Wobble?????

My SG wobbled at around 65 mph while going over a bridge. I believe it was started by a cross wind. I've since installed a Alloy Art Stabilizer and so far so good. I never want to experience that again. Very scary!
 
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Old 05-13-2008, 12:33 PM
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Default RE: Batwing Wobble?????

Mine's really skittish compared to a stock 'Glide. It's all down to shorter shocks at the rear, I'm afraid. If you alter wheel sizes too, well..
 
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Default RE: Batwing Wobble?????

If your front tire is bad, it will wobble as well.
 
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Default RE: Batwing Wobble?????

Well it doesn't matter ifit's a StreetGlide,the Batwing fairing has been on lots of other models for years...Not a StreetGlide issue. As another said, look at your tire ( air Preasure ), rear shock presure, alignment, etc..... not a problem unless the wind is high! Good luck!

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