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[tazmun]

Hey TC, what's 1-1.5 "swings"? I'm used to the terms, inch pounds, foot pounds.

[Cvostu]

It's when the bike is off the ground and you have the handle bars turned all the way to the left and the released..   the swing is made when when it goes all the way to the right side and then back to the left again.  Road Glides are set up differently from electra glides.  Have a reputable guy set up your bike properly and it shouldnt wobble,   Road glides seem to have a tendency to wobble if the head bearings arent seated and tightened properly..  pretty scary when that happens.

[Midnight Rider]

Hey TC, what's 1-1.5 "swings"? I'm used to the terms, inch pounds, foot pounds.

What Stu said is what I'm referrring to.  I've also read some other reports of people simply getting the bike off the ground, tweaking the nut down to fully seat the bearings in the races, then backing off to between 9-18 ft lbs on a Torque wrench.

[Fattbaggernknox]

My bike was worse with the oem tires & wheels & much better now with the aftermarket set up I have on it now. I've had the head bearings replaced now & it's completly gone. It almost felt as if a bearing had came out of the cage at times.I'm just happy it's fixed now!

[Cvostu]

Im happy for you that its better,,  so strange the RG has that issue,,  I picked my new street glide yesterday and the front end is a solid as a rock..    just perfect,,  thats why i stayed with an electra glide.

[motor1]

So, went to dealer, yesterday, for front end wobble on decel. I watched as they checked, bike had one and a quarter swings. Dealer is ordering a new tire, says he has seen the tire cause this. As a separate issue I have warped front rotors (strong pulsation when braking) dealer says that may contribute to problem; I am not so sure about his diagnosis, bike is smooth at speed, only problem is when braking or on decel.

[Manvessel]

Yes, warped discs on the front forks will definitely cause some serious shaking with decel braking.  My HD mechanic suggested that you don't do any hard braking for the first 500-750 miles to let the discs and pads break-in properly (interestingly, Toyota also states this in their owners manual for Avalon's).  He also states that 1-1/4 swing is within the upper end of tolerances for the front end of the RG.  All that and the change of tire should get you "straightened out" (no pun intended).

[panhead]

Bought new road glide ultra too 2011 on the way home took hands off while slowing down and front end wobbled hard. thanks for all the info will take it back for swing 1 adjustment.

[Cvostu]

Good luck. If the bearings are seated properly and tightened down enough, your problem should be solved.  It is frustration to buy a bike like that it it wobbles on decel.  Take care of that and you should have a great motorcycle there.  

[cptdenny]

I'm at 4.5K miles and no wobble from day one.  I rode last weekend for nearly 5 miles with the cruise on without holding on to the handle bars.  It felt so steady I was reminded of how I use to surf a bike back in the '70's by standing straight up on the seat.

[Fullsac Performance]

Every Touring I have owned would wobble on decell when hands free, including my brand new 2012.  With the front wheel off the ground, I tighten the headset
until I can feel just the slightest drag. Problem solved. Harley Spec and what works are unrelated. If I remember, there was an episode of
the Flintstones where Fred and Barney were using the Harley fall away method. On the test ride, Fred went into a tank slapper and crashed breaking his
granite half helmet into little pieces. Its 2012 and nothing has changed.

SG

[Cvostu]

No wobble at all on my sesg3. Just sayin'

[Fullsac Performance]

No wobble at all on my sesg3. Just sayin'

They must have screwed up and over tightened the headset. 

[scttgr8]

I know just because it is in spec, that does not make it right.  have the dealer tighten the neck bearings and the best riding bike ever will be even better for you.

[Fullsac Performance]

For about the last 25 years, a lot of modern motorcycles have a common device installed from the factory called a steering stabilizer.
Its a small shock absorber that creates friction in the headset preventing oscillation. Over tightening the headset provides a similar effect.
They are simple devices that dramatically improve steering stability, rider confidence and resulting customer satisfaction when something expensive works right.
At Bonneville, you can not pass tech with out one. I'm sure one of the young guns in the Harley engineering department has suggested their use.
Most likely got shot down because they lacked cosmetic appeal.
Maybe some day.

SG