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Jul 10th, 2007, 10:17 AM
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 #1 | | Newbie
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I have an 02 fatboy and just finished a 500+ mile run and have developed a wobble in the front end when I let go of the handle bars at high speeds. any ideas what I should look at to rectify this. It just seems to have started on this last trip. it has 17,000+ miles on it and I don't know the history of bike before the 14,000 mile mark. | 
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Jul 10th, 2007, 10:23 AM
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#2 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,049 Model: 2004 E Glide Standard, Stage 1. Interests: Riding, fishing, hunting, camping, spending time with wife and daughter Occupation: Air Force Nurse
| I am not a mechanic.... one of the first things I would look at is wheel balance and allignment. Also, with 17K on the bike, if this is the factory stock tire, you may consider just changing it....I have right at 20K and it is getting changed this week.....it would be balanced at that time. If rubber is in good shape, you may just need to take the wheel in and have it balanced. If that is good, then I am sure someone else will have more ideas!!! | |
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Jul 10th, 2007, 11:46 AM
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#3 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan
Posts: 531 Model: Harley 02' Heritage Classic Interests: Riding Occupation: Riding - Semi Retired
| It's probably the tire/wheel, but you might want to check the stearing head bearing for proper adjustment also. The manual shows how to do it. | |
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Jul 10th, 2007, 12:37 PM
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#4 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Churchill County, NV
Posts: 606 Model: '99 FLHR Road King Interests: Ride, Hunt, 4X4, Fish, Cigars - the good things Occupation: U.S. Navy - Retired
| I had a similar symptom when I screwed up and let my front fork oil pressure drop too low. | 
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Jul 10th, 2007, 01:19 PM
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#5 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Shores of Tonto Creek
Posts: 689 Interests: Guns, Hunting, Fishing, 4 wheeling and riding Occupation: Network Administrator
| Aslo check your triple clamp and make sure it's tight. One side even a tiny bit shorter will give you issues. | |
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Jul 10th, 2007, 01:29 PM
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#6 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,287 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
| If you ask an H-D shop, they will tell you you're not supposed to let go of the bars.......problem fixed.  Sorry, I've heard that too many times.....check the things mentioned by the guys here, I'm sure it will be one of those things. Good luck, and let us know how you make out. | |
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Jul 10th, 2007, 01:31 PM
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#7 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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Posts: 1,049 Model: 2004 E Glide Standard, Stage 1. Interests: Riding, fishing, hunting, camping, spending time with wife and daughter Occupation: Air Force Nurse
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Originally Posted by voodoochild  If you ask an H-D shop, they will tell you you're not supposed to let go of the bars.......problem fixed. Sorry, I've heard that too many times.....check the things mentioned by the guys here, I'm sure it will be one of those things. Good luck, and let us know how you make out. | I was actually thinking of stating that....don't let go!!! Problem solved, but figured that was being a smart a$$  | |
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Jul 10th, 2007, 01:36 PM
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#8 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,287 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
| Don't you know by now AF.....I AM a smart ass!!  but I try to be a helpful smartass! | |
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Jul 10th, 2007, 08:08 PM
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#9 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago
Posts: 386 Model: Harley-Davidson Dyna Superglide Interests: Motorcycling, Duhh...Shooting, camping, going to country music concerts Occupation: Firefighter/Paramedic
| [quote=voodoochild;22619]If you ask an H-D shop, they will tell you you're not supposed to let go of the bars.......problem fixed.QUOTE]
Then how are you supposed to eat, smoke, drink, read, & do all the other stuff that cagers do ? | |
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Jul 10th, 2007, 08:39 PM
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#10 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,475 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| Just went through this on my daughter's bike , added about 4-5 lbs of air & good to go , new tire about 1k miles on it  | |
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Jul 11th, 2007, 09:44 AM
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#11 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Mar 2007
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| Do the popsicle stick test on your spokes....that is, if that '02 Fatboy has a spoked front wheel 
Bill C. | |
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Jul 11th, 2007, 01:04 PM
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#12 | | Has posted 500+
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| I was thinking the same, don't let go.
Front end wobbles come from different places
If the rear tire is out of alignment or low on tread/air it can cause it.
Same for front tire, bad tread, belts etc.
I would check alignment and pressure of tires as well as remaining tread.
If you didn't get a 10K service then it's time to get it looked at, if you can do the service yourself great if not get it done by a competent shop indy or HD> | |
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Jul 11th, 2007, 05:46 PM
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#13 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,287 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
| [quote=FlynDutchman;22647] Quote:
Originally Posted by voodoochild If you ask an H-D shop, they will tell you you're not supposed to let go of the bars.......problem fixed.QUOTE]
Then how are you supposed to eat, smoke, drink, read, & do all the other stuff that cagers do ? | You have to be reeeeaaalllllllyyyyy good!! | |
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Jul 11th, 2007, 06:30 PM
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#14 | | Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nth Coast NSW Australia
Posts: 8 Model: '02 Heritage Classic. Interests: Bikes - Fishing - Bikes - JD - Bikes
| Had same problem with the Heritage - all the notes here - tyre pressures and head bolt adjustment /tightening is the way to go - process of trial and error. Happened to mine at low speeds only - under 30 mph - and yep !! - sure does it when you let go the bars to light a smoke. | |
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Jul 11th, 2007, 09:00 PM
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#15 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: cheyenne wy
Posts: 756 Model: 06 flhxi Interests: family,fun, fast chrome Occupation: causing hate and discontent
| another is is it a wobble or a hop or both, a wobble is the above items a hop is another like balance or spokes, maybe bad tire. | |
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