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[blw]

I have a 2009 SERG. If I am slowing down and take my hands off of the handlebars in between 30 and 40 mph I get a violent wobble in the front end. Has anyone experienced anything like this before or can anyone tell me what the problem might be ?      Thanks,  BLW

[screamin09]

mine is doing the same thing, i checked tire pressure and added nitro didnt help, it may be the neck bearing which i.m bringing it in to have checked

[hdbrad03]

How many miles do you have on the bikes? Cupped tires???


 
     Brad

[blw]

I have 3700 miles, the tires feel smooth

[graffitticoupe]

I have a new 09 Road Glide (non CVO) with 700 kms, same wobble, after putting bike on the jack I feel the front end is loose when compared to my other HD's.

Will be taking it back to the dealer and get them to adjust tension on steering head bearings, will advise if this makes a difference.

[cvosjoe]

The dealer has adjusted my steering head bearing twice now on my 09 SERG. It fixes the decel wobble you are describing. The front tire is cupped as well and the dealer is replacing the front wheel and tire.

[grc]

Sounds like some more of that outstanding MoCo process and quality control.  I've read several reports on more than one site of loose head bearing on these bikes; I believe it might be a good idea for everyone to have it checked out.

Jerry

[sadunbar]

I have heard from a friend who works at a local dealership of their finding 09 touring frame bolts either arriving loose or coming loose - and subsequent handling issues  -  which subside when the frame bolts are properly torqued... 

[sadunbar]

The dealer has adjusted my steering head bearing twice now on my 09 SERG. It fixes the decel wobble you are describing. The front tire is cupped as well and the dealer is replacing the front wheel and tire.

Once is understandable if they were not properly adjusted upon initial assembly - but twice leads one to believe a deeper issue may exist...

[GregKhougaz]

Blw,

     From your description, it sounds like your steering head bearings are loose.  Mine were loose and I had the exact issue you describe.  See here:  SERG 40 - 30 mph Front End Wobble??  This should be a quick fix at the dealer.  Was for me.

GK

[jonandflo]

Harley just issued a service bulletin to the dealerships that changed the torque specs for the steering head on the SERG. The new spec addresses the increased weight distribution to the front end. Mine had the wobble at about 35 mph. It was particularly bad when front braking in a corner. My SERG is in the shop now for its 1000 mile service, and they will re torque the steering head. When I went to pick it up the voltage regulator failed during the test ride and there it sits in the shop, waiting for the new regulator. When the regulator failed I lost throttle control, most of the instruments, flickering head lights and voltage (indicated) went to zero. The shop tells me it was the regulator that failed, but in over thirty years of riding I've never had it happen before. I hope they're right, and the replacement is of better quality that the original part.

[bandit]

To help other cvo-owners in foreign countries, other planets and more far away from the states:
if you read or hear about such a service bulletin from the MoCo, try to copy, mail or or post it
in this forum. With a paper in your hand, its much easier to put pressure on a stealer and HD-Europe
as well.

Banidt

 

[Resbiker]

A guy got killed the other day in Missoula, Mt, riding a Road King...paper said he went in a high speed wobble while moving into the fast lane...maybe alcohol/speed...no helmet.  Bad, Bad deal.

What is going on on the wobble?  I felt in mine at a slow speed..30-35mph, and once over some rough surface at highway speed.

Tomorrow I go to the shop & ask questions, get it re-torqued.

[serghaven]

I too have the wobble. To the dealer I go.

[spydglide]

Can't believe someone's not notifing you guys on a safety issue like this.  spyder