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screamin09

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09 serg death wobble
« on: April 15, 2009, 08:06:18 PM »
well, i only have 264 miles on the new scoot, but what i have noticed today is when i get out or off of the throttle the front end shakes, i called the dealer and he said maybe front end came loose, they,ll try to get me in next week to look at it. anyone have this problem and is there anything i should look for? should i not ride it? thanks brian
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Re: 09 serg death wobble
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2009, 08:10:30 PM »
Tire pressure, missing wheel weights...You'd see sticky tape like residue if you chucked a weight..I did once on a back wheel and thought I had scissored the flywheel... ;)
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Re: 09 serg death wobble
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2009, 08:12:04 PM »
Screamin,

I don't know what could be causing the wobble, but if you don't feel safe or are worried that it will cause damage to the bike, don't ride it until you get someone (the dealer?) to look at it.

Just my $0.02...
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Re: 09 serg death wobble
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2009, 08:38:49 PM »
      i can think of a bunch things that could be wrong. go back to the dealer and have it fixed. good luck.  axil
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Re: 09 serg death wobble
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2009, 09:10:13 PM »
Screemin It's probably something loose. I haven't had any problems. Give me a call. I think you have my ph#. maybe I can help. we should get together sometime any how. :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: 09 serg death wobble
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2009, 09:38:55 PM »
The dealer that sold me the SERG offered the first service "Free". An issue they noted and repaired was a loose steering head. See Sec 1.21 in the 09 HD Touring Model Service Manual. Just a thought, but something you can easily check on a lift.
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Re: 09 serg death wobble
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2009, 10:16:32 PM »
only happens when i drink too much. :drink:

don't happen often



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Re: 09 serg death wobble
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2009, 10:31:35 PM »
Started having it when I let off the throttle.  Also noticed that my front tire was cupping.  The new D407's are doing this.  The trailing edge of the pattern is wearing much more than the leading edge.  My tire whe inspected closely was almost bald at the trailing edge pattern while the leading edge was quite healthy.  I check tire pressure every 2 weeks and go by the book.  Well, appears there is an alert out and I got a warranty replacement with the new D408 tire.  Wobble is gone!
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Re: 09 serg death wobble
« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2009, 07:59:47 AM »
Good to hear!
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Re: 09 serg death wobble
« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2009, 09:16:13 AM »
Is this wobble and tire issue just with the SERG's or does it include the CUSE4's?
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Re: 09 serg death wobble
« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2009, 09:48:27 AM »
  How many miles did you have on your bike when you noticed the tire starting to dip out ? and how many more till you noticed the vibration ?  Sorry if I am asking too many questions  but I like to keep up with things like this.   Thanks    JT
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Re: 09 serg death wobble
« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2009, 04:42:34 PM »
Screamin09,

From your descripiton, it sounds like your steering head bearings are loose.  Mine were.  See here:  http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=31280.0  This should be a quick fix at the dealer. 

GK
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Re: 09 serg death wobble
« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2009, 06:41:25 PM »
Quote from: GregKhougaz on April 16, 2009, 04:42:34 PM
Screamin09,

From your descripiton, it sounds like your steering head bearings are loose.  Mine were.  See here:  http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=31280.0  This should be a quick fix at the dealer. 

GK

I thought mine were the only ones.......   ;)
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Re: 09 serg death wobble
« Reply #13 on: April 16, 2009, 07:08:18 PM »
Screamin09,

A cupped front tire will cause the wobble you described. Had the same thing happen on my 05 RG. Dealer said it was the tire. Replaced the tire. Better, but still there. Dealer had the bike for three days. Could not figure it out. Turns out (figured this one out on my own) that because we ride two up with luggage on the tour-pak 95% of the time, when I rode solo it decreased the rake enough to cause the wobble. Dropped the air pressure down to the reccomended pressure for solo rider, and the wobble was gone.

Cheers, Ken  8) 
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Re: 09 serg death wobble
« Reply #14 on: April 16, 2009, 09:16:12 PM »
all very good ideas, i will give the dealer some of the input and see what they can come up with, it goes in monday, i did check tire pressure and it was @33psi put it to 40 and still does it, i will let you know what the end result is thanks everyone
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