flat spot?

ooheritage · Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:54 AM

good morning to all, I have a funny feeling seemingly in the front tire when I am turning to the right on a curve. My question is, could it be a flat spot in the tire, and how do I check it for sure? maybe it needs balanced again, its a spoked wheel, but it seems as though they are all tight, and have the same pitched sound. tire tread is not bad but I will replace it next spring. could it be the front fork oil needs changed, or maybe the steering head needs tightened. thanks for your help, if there is anything else that it might be let me know. and remember it really only does it when my turns are to the right, like when getting on or comming off the highway ramps or going through the snake turns. thanks again

glider · Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:22 AM

Jack it up and turn the tire and inspect the tread for bulges or malformations.

jaceddie · Nov 2nd, 2009, 01:24 PM

As Glider said above. You might spin the wheel while holding your hand lightly on the tread to check for cupping too.

ooheritage · Nov 9th, 2009, 04:13 PM

changed the fork oil used PJ1 Fork Tuner fork oil 30 wt, works great, anyway I found like 4 flat spots so I changed it out, muuuuch better.

Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:54 AM	#1
ooheritage Start The Engine Ride: 2000 heritage softail Join Date: Sep 3rd, 2009 Location: oklahoma Posts: 36	flat spot? good morning to all, I have a funny feeling seemingly in the front tire when I am turning to the right on a curve. My question is, could it be a flat spot in the tire, and how do I check it for sure? maybe it needs balanced again, its a spoked wheel, but it seems as though they are all tight, and have the same pitched sound. tire tread is not bad but I will replace it next spring. could it be the front fork oil needs changed, or maybe the steering head needs tightened. thanks for your help, if there is anything else that it might be let me know. and remember it really only does it when my turns are to the right, like when getting on or comming off the highway ramps or going through the snake turns. thanks again

Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:22 AM	#2
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: flat spot? Jack it up and turn the tire and inspect the tread for bulges or malformations. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Nov 2nd, 2009, 01:24 PM	#3
jaceddie Contributor$ Ride: 09 ultra classic Join Date: Aug 4th, 2008 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 229 My Mood:	Re: flat spot? As Glider said above. You might spin the wheel while holding your hand lightly on the tread to check for cupping too.

Nov 9th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#4
ooheritage Start The Engine Ride: 2000 heritage softail Join Date: Sep 3rd, 2009 Location: oklahoma Posts: 36	Re: flat spot? changed the fork oil used PJ1 Fork Tuner fork oil 30 wt, works great, anyway I found like 4 flat spots so I changed it out, muuuuch better.

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