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2012 RGU Decel Wobble and Dealer Response

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ultrakoz:
So My bike has the wobble on decel from 45 to 35mph. I had it in the dealer for 5k service, so I told them to take a look at it. The service writer tells me it could be because I have an underinflated tire and/or tire damage from under inflation. I know the tire is full to spec, so I ask him to look at the bike with me to eliminate that as a cause. We did not check the pressure together, but we agree the tire is solid and likely full and no feathering. Lo and behold, when I go to pick it up, they tell me the tire was low and they filled it up. With a smile on his face, the service writer tells me that fixed the problem. No more wobble. Of course, I check it within the first two blocks after leaving the dealership. Voila, the wobble is still there.

When I called the service guy back to tell him, he told me the neck bearings were adjusted to spec. He then told me to keep both hands on the bars at all times. Is this really Harley's answer to this? What about signaling in traffic? Can I really no longer supplement my electronic signals with hand signals? He then wen on to tell me that the wobble is NOT considered a warrantable issue by the MOCO. Really? I have to fix their issue on my own dime? Anyone else friggin pissed about this?

I did a search and found others are tightening the neck bearings tighter than spec to remedy this. I think I will do the same. End of rant!

Dennis The Menace:
I would find a different dealer/service department.  But its likely a HD shop wont acknowledge the issue.

As many here have done, make sure pressure is at spec, or even go 5-7 lbs over.  When I ran Avons, I always had to run 5 lbs over spec of the tire, which seems like a lot, but improved handling considerably.

Neck bearings may help.  Also check pinch bolts and make sure they are tight to spec. and that the front forks are setup correctly.  I removed mine to do a oil change in the forks (which is something else to consider) and didnt reassemble correctly.  That can cause front end issues and induce wobbling.

If the bike hasnt had any work done and just develops the wobble, I would look at tires/pressure, neck bearings, change fork fluid and adjust swingarm bushings.  Those are most likely causes, assuming motor mounts are all good to go.  Also, make sure rear shocks are inflated and no leaks.  I had to replace a rear shock under warranty on my RG, so dont assume they are bullet proof either.  Make sure no air or oil leak present.

HTH

Ohio HD:
Not saying your problem is the tire pressures, but when we say the pressure is to spec, that could mean the OEM spec or the tire manufacturers spec, they sometimes differ. I always use the tire manufacturers spec, and find it's usually 5 to 7 lbs. higher, as Dennis indicates had helped him. Just throwing that out there.

But yes, I agree, that it should be resolved being it's a new bike. Maybe try another dealer, then if you have to, call HD themselves.

jkelley:
Same issue here, I tightened tighter than spec and solid as a rock now.

Max Headflow:
This is ancient stuff. The old Honda leadwings used to do exactly the same thing when we installed Vetter fairings on them.. They needed more front tire pressure to correct.. Pulling the bowling ball out of the Pizza box on the back also helped.. Tightening the streering bearing also helped.

Max

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