Wobble when I slow down when going over 60 on my HD FXDWG

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Wobble when I slow down when going over 60 on my HD FXDWG

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What causes my bike to wobble when I let off the gas when going over 60mph
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Re: Wobble when I slow down when going over 60 on my HD FXDW

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Hard to say...check the head bearing, it might be a little lose.
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Johnj wrote:Hard to say...check the head bearing, it might be a little lose.
where is the head bering
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It's the one that the front end uses. I suggest you get a service manual. :|
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With the Wide Glide front end and skinny tire (unless you've installed a "cat squasher"), I agree with Johnj's suspicion about the steering head bearing. But if you don't know what that is and how it works, you'd be much better off taking the bike to a reputable mechanic to have it looked at.
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Gummiente wrote:With the Wide Glide front end and skinny tire (unless you've installed a "cat squasher"), I agree with Johnj's suspicion about the steering head bearing. But if you don't know what that is and how it works, you'd be much better off taking the bike to a reputable mechanic to have it looked at.
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DESERTRIVERRAT64 wrote:Thank you
No problemo. Now, how about a pic of your bike? 8) I've always liked the Wide Glide.
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Gummiente wrote:With the Wide Glide front end and skinny tire (unless you've installed a "cat squasher"), I agree with Johnj's suspicion about the steering head bearing. But if you don't know what that is and how it works, you'd be much better off taking the bike to a reputable mechanic to have it looked at.
I t looks like I need a special tool to do that
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