2009 Street Glide with 21inch rims wobbles at speeds around 80 mph
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Mad Dog Jim
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Not sure where you got your Metzelers, but I have had a similar issue in the past. Dealer sold me a rear tire that was under-rated. Metzelers rock in my opinion, but be sure you get the right weight rating.
You also are more daring than I am. If I got a wobble at 90, I would either NOT go 90, or take it to a pro and have it fixed.
You also are more daring than I am. If I got a wobble at 90, I would either NOT go 90, or take it to a pro and have it fixed.
Final update.........I had the front rim spin balanced and I replaced the metzler rear tire with a dunlop d407. MY WOBBLE IS GONE! There is a little tremble which i would expect with the rims as opposed to stock tires and wheels, but no wobble. Now i feel safe riding my bike finally. Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.
The metzler tire has a very soft sidewall which is what is causing the wobble. The D407 is a harley dunlop, 6 ply, a much much stiffer tire than the metzler. The D407 is the same tire that comes on the screaming eagle road glide if i am not mistaken. I have found out more about tires and headbolts and alignments in my quest to remedy this issue than i have ever wanted to know, but glad I do now
The metzler tire has a very soft sidewall which is what is causing the wobble. The D407 is a harley dunlop, 6 ply, a much much stiffer tire than the metzler. The D407 is the same tire that comes on the screaming eagle road glide if i am not mistaken. I have found out more about tires and headbolts and alignments in my quest to remedy this issue than i have ever wanted to know, but glad I do now
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