What causes a Harley to wobble?
The “Death Wobble” is a phenomenon where a bike’s rear kicks back and forth and is brought about by something mechanical or by the rider where it affects the front tire or steering components of the motorcycle. He says, also, that Harley motorcycles do not come from the factory with stabilizers, but the trikes do.
Why does my Harley Davidson front end shake?
The tech said the tire pressure was a little low and inflated to 40 psi front and rear. The back and forth wobble was still present and he said the tread had slight uneven wear due to low pressure. I couldn’t feel uneven wear he was describing.
What causes a Harley Davidson steering head to wobble?
Steering Head Bearings Incorrect neck adjustment will cause wobble, on deceleration or at high speeds. A loose neck is the most common culprit of wobble after tires and wheels. Neck inspection and adjustment is an important service point on a major service that should never be overlooked.
Is there a Harley Davidson that doesn’t wobble?
Please remember Harley Davidson will state there product will not wobble at “legal posted speeds” The death wobble you refer to is not on the newer 2009 and up frames. I had an 06 Ultra and it had the wobble but I never did anything for it other than avoiding high speed curves on bad pavement.
What kind of steering head geometry does a Harley have?
The FL rubber mounted family of Harleys don’t have a “fall away” type of steering head geometry. They have the “self centering” type where you check the amount of “swings” to determine what adjustment you do. Too many swings & you tighten the steering head, too little of swings you loosen up the steering head preload.
The tech said the tire pressure was a little low and inflated to 40 psi front and rear. The back and forth wobble was still present and he said the tread had slight uneven wear due to low pressure. I couldn’t feel uneven wear he was describing.
Why does my Harley Davidson Dyna make so much noise?
This type of connection has the disadvantage of being excessively elastic and consequently it releases too much the rear wheel from the front one, making the motion unstable and unpredictable.
What kind of motorcycle is the Harley Davidson Dyna?
All the Harley’s fans, and not only them, will certainly know the Harley Davidson Dyna, a motorcycle with an indisputable charm that has made many riders fall in love, but it also has a problem known to all owners of this magnificent motorcycle made in the USA.
Steering Head Bearings Incorrect neck adjustment will cause wobble, on deceleration or at high speeds. A loose neck is the most common culprit of wobble after tires and wheels. Neck inspection and adjustment is an important service point on a major service that should never be overlooked.