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Old 07-29-2013 | 04:05 AM
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I have an 07 Ultra Classic. Had the wobble at about 90 to 100 MPH and put on bagger brace last year. Now it is back. I have checked shock pressure, tire pressure, new tires this past spring. I am wondering is swing arm bushing might be worn? Any Suggestions?
 
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Old 07-29-2013 | 05:20 AM
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What kind of tires?
 
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Old 07-29-2013 | 05:21 AM
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Slow down?
 
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Old 07-29-2013 | 09:27 AM
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What brand of tyres are you using? Some replacements use higher pressures than in the owners manual, such as Avon. Stock swingarm bushings in your bike are pretty sturdy steel things, you also have twin-row wheel bearings, however it won't hurt to check them all, to see if you can find any slack.
 
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Old 07-29-2013 | 01:56 PM
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Check out the Glide Pro system. This swing arm kit fixed the wobble on my 05 Ultra without having to install a bagger brace.

http://glide-pro.com/glide-pro.html
 
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Old 07-29-2013 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by just plain john
Slow down?
 
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Old 07-29-2013 | 04:26 PM
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I am running Dunlops that were fresh this spring. To all who had good advice I thank you. To the ones who seem to think this is a joke with the "slow down" remarks why don't you just keep them to yourselves. I really don't need them right now. If you want to ride like a ***** then go ahead.
 
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Old 07-29-2013 | 04:41 PM
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i had a similar issue on my 04 bike. I ended up replacing the internal swingarm bushing with the sta bo product (which are bearings) and using the sta bo bushings on the outer rubber biscuits.

My wobble is gone. The Sta Bo product is similar to glide pro however the bearings on the internal part of the swingarm make more sense to me than the glide pro entire package.

I also ended up replacing my front motor mount as well due to my conversations with Kevin at Sta bo.

Bike rides like it is on rails now at all speeds even triple digits.

The sta bo system is easy to install and fixed my issue.
 
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Old 08-01-2013 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bigskyroadglide
i had a similar issue on my 04 bike. I ended up replacing the internal swingarm bushing with the sta bo product (which are bearings) and using the sta bo bushings on the outer rubber biscuits.

My wobble is gone. The Sta Bo product is similar to glide pro however the bearings on the internal part of the swingarm make more sense to me than the glide pro entire package.

I also ended up replacing my front motor mount as well due to my conversations with Kevin at Sta bo.

Bike rides like it is on rails now at all speeds even triple digits.

The sta bo system is easy to install and fixed my issue.
I am looking at both products right now. The Sta Bo and the Glide Pro. I already replaced the front motor mount bushing last night with one from the dealer. Made no difference. What I cannot understand is when I had this problem last year I but the Bagger Brace on and it was so much better and now out of nowhere the wobble is back. I am thinking I am going to have the balance checked on both wheels and then make a decision on which system I will go with. I am guessing that after I do this this I wil no longer need the Bagger Brace. Thoughts???

Thanks for all input.
 
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Old 08-01-2013 | 10:03 PM
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Have you done a chassis alignment?
 


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