"Flat Tire" Feeling on 2009 and later Touring Bikes
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03-22-2011 | 06:20 PM
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I have experenced that "flat tire" feeling on my '08 Streetglide. It doesn't just happen in the curves it can happen on the straight away. I am working with the very helpful people at True-Track on getting my problem solved.
My Question: Is this problem isolated only to pre-2009 Harleys or has anyone experenced this on later models
Have a great evening...
Jim
My Question: Is this problem isolated only to pre-2009 Harleys or has anyone experenced this on later models
Have a great evening...
Jim
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03-22-2011 | 06:57 PM
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''I'm a bit confused...
Title says 2009 and later...Then you mention your 2008...then you want to know if it's isolated to pre-2009's
So which is it? If you are asking about 2009 and later it could be the cupping issue that Harley issued a bulletin for.''
The title says 2009 and later....I have a 2008 SG and I was thinking if this can not be worked out on my '08 I would look at the newer frame style. Just did not want to jump from the frying pan to the fire.
Title says 2009 and later...Then you mention your 2008...then you want to know if it's isolated to pre-2009's
So which is it? If you are asking about 2009 and later it could be the cupping issue that Harley issued a bulletin for.''
The title says 2009 and later....I have a 2008 SG and I was thinking if this can not be worked out on my '08 I would look at the newer frame style. Just did not want to jump from the frying pan to the fire.
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03-22-2011 | 06:59 PM
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#17
03-22-2011 | 08:15 PM
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Flat tire feel 2009+
I have the squirmy feeling in my 09 Ultra but only after changing from the 407F to the 408F. I've tried several air pressures, with no difference. When I return to Tennessee next week I'm going to ask for a remount, I checked the wheel weights and there are two just adjacent to the air valve, a strange place for them. I thought the heavy part of the tire went by the valve???? or do I have that screwed up. The squirmy feeling is noticeable on decel but most noticeable from 50 thru 30mph.
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03-22-2011 | 08:26 PM
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crazy weights
Yes 10lbs.
Installing a True-Track to see if it helps.
Might have to change tires/wheels to get rid of the vibration, I think the front wheel has too many wheel weights (7). Might be trying to get an egg to roll like a circle. Don't know at this point I am just grasping...
Installing a True-Track to see if it helps.
Might have to change tires/wheels to get rid of the vibration, I think the front wheel has too many wheel weights (7). Might be trying to get an egg to roll like a circle. Don't know at this point I am just grasping...
also zi truely hope you are kidding when you said 10 lbs of air.....should be at least 36 lbs up front
