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Offline ol38y

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Re: wobbleing baggers?
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2012, 09:08:27 PM »
The HD baggers are notorious for shaking their head with a high speed wobble. That's why Laura Klock doesn't ride her HD bagger anymore. The problem originates in the rubber mounted swingarm/rear engine mount. The trees are a small part of the problem also. You can fix the biggest part of the problem by getting the poly rear engine/swingarm bushings. The engine stabilizer that mounts under the oil pan will help some but I personally don't think it's worth the price they get for them. That's what you can do with off the shelf parts. If you want more find someone with a frame jig and a welder... 
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Re: wobbleing baggers?
« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2012, 09:10:57 PM »
Dilly, is your wobble under power or on shut down?  Is there something that triggers it?

In my experience, the answer to all your questions is yes...
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Offline Stan Back

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Re: wobbleing baggers?
« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2012, 10:12:40 PM »
Who's got the photo of the bagger with the pinwheel guy at El Mirage a couple of years ago.  I can't find it.
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Re: wobbleing baggers?
« Reply #18 on: March 08, 2012, 10:33:19 PM »
That thing looked scary sitting still. They had made numerous frame modifications to it. I don't remember the particulars though.
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2014 El Mirage Dry Lake  1350 A-PG  172.651

Offline manta22

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Re: wobbleing baggers?
« Reply #19 on: March 08, 2012, 11:37:21 PM »
We're talking bikes here Neil. Toe ain't that critical!  :evil:

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Re: wobbleing baggers?
« Reply #20 on: March 09, 2012, 01:43:25 AM »
It might be good to slow down on that thing while you are still alive.