So I went to Harley dealership

[Vector]

I have owned three HD's all very good bikes.

 

[Hughzee]

XR1200's definitely benefit from a steering damper. If you've ever seen them racing you'll know they are an essential piece of equipment.

Holy sh#t your pants

 

[Tripps]

I had a 94 Dynaglide, I went to the local dealer around 10 years ago, guy said, oh, we don't work on bikes that old. WTF?

 

[Journeyman]

I had a 94 Dynaglide, I went to the local dealer around 10 years ago, guy said, oh, we don't work on bikes that old. WTF?

"I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member."

 

[imcool]

OK, but did they change your tire for you? Many HD places won't work on other two-wheeled vehicles cause there is only one real motorcycle, as we all know.....

yes, they did, i took the wheel out put it in the car and went to harley. they charged 50$ extra because the tire is above 220 or something.

 

[Journeyman]

yes, they did, i took the wheel out put it in the car and went to harley. they charged 50$ extra because the tire is above 220 or something.

Holy..... I'm sure they use a tire machine, not tire irons. I don't see what difference that would make. You sure it wasn't $50 more because it was a Triumph?

You should look into changing them yourself. It's cheaper, faster, and you don't have to pay someone to scratch your rims.

 

[Rocky Raccoon]

my HD Wide Glide will go into a wobble if you are at high speed and not careful with it

My Ultra Classics will also do the death wobble over 105mph. They are just not heavy enough...

 

[lctrc]

Here's an interesting classic film all about wobble......

"Increasing the weight of the rider improves stability"

So that's why I've never experienced wobble. Good to know.

 

[jlagrave]

I would disagree, I think the rocket 3R and GT could benefit from a steering stabilizer. In fact, it’s my only gripe with the bike. This thing does not like bumps when it’s leaned over. A damper would help.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

I would disagree, I think the rocket 3R and GT could benefit from a steering stabilizer. In fact, it’s my only gripe with the bike. This thing does not like bumps when it’s leaned over. A damper would help.

I find if you tighten the suspension down the Rocket takes corners pretty well for twisties and higher speed turns. When I have it set up for touring or longer distance I reset the entire suspension. The sport mode suspension is too abrupt and harsh for cruising/touring so to speak and that's why I have 2 separate suspension riding modes. It only took me 2 years but I have it dialed in nicely. I have everything marked down so it only takes 5 to 10 minutes to redial everything in before or after I ride.