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[PJinHouston]

I have a 2012 CVO FLTRXSE with 400 miles ... While decelerating if I just lightly take my hands off the grips my front end starts to wobble.  Is anyone else experiencing this problem?

[King Glide]

There are many threads on this subject, but check using a swing test, should be one full swing. The factory sets the head for one and a half, tighten the head bolt and your problem is solved.

[PJinHouston]

Thank you .... I have a matching paint tour pack on order so when I take it in for that to be added I will address this issue with them as well.

[2018_FLTRXSE]

your issue is not uncommon, but hasnt been well documented for the FLTRXSE's yet... Road Glides in general have this issue more than the other touring bikes. (TYou'll find threads specific to the FLTRSE3's if you search.

Mine did it.. severely at about 430 miles... dealer adjusted neck bearing once.... it does it ever so slightly now.. but not scary like it was initially.

unfortunately, due to illness and injury, my scoot is sitting with 800 miles... I had planned on the dealer looking at it for the 1K service.

[jcd520]

They all do it sooner or later , most sooner. I am told you adjust the swing pattern on the steering head bearing to 1 instead of the usual 2.5 swings and it stops. Also run the factory recommended air pressure(38-40 front-40-42 rear) , that helps tremendously.

[bigmegina]

i have had 4 road glides,2000,2009,2009 se,2012 se and never had this problem.2600 miles on the 2012.

[PJinHouston]

It looks as if you should consider yourself fortunate

[2018_FLTRXSE]

It looks as if you should consider yourself fortunate

PJ.. is it decel between 50-40 MPH?

[PJinHouston]

I am going to get an exact range today ....

[petewerner]

Had it too. A good test is if u have this problem and u fill the neck with grease, it will temporarily stop the "head shake", because the grease takes up the slop for a few hours of riding. This is an old millwright trick on bearing tolerence setup... I then tightened the steering bearings up nearly one full turn on the neck nut! Now I have one swing, and no problem!!!!!

[09nessrg]

Sorry for asking this question, what is a "swing test"?

[PJinHouston]

When another couple ask you if you are into wife swapping then you have what they call a "swing test" ... sorry couldn't pass that one up.

[kraut]

search for M-1256 or "fall away test".

[petewerner]

I have a 2012 CVO FLTRXSE with 400 miles ... While decelerating if I just lightly take my hands off the grips my front end starts to wobble.  Is anyone else experiencing this problem?

Here is another that pops up everytime this question is asked...
Why would u take your hands off the bars, that is just crazy!!!

[kraut]

for lighting a cigarette, playing with GPS/MP3, shooting a picture - there are various reasons