To Harley Or Not To Harley, That Is The Question?

[la szum]

Ridden 3 days in a row. Hoping to make it 4 tomorrow.

 

[la szum]

Any idea what a little chatter in the front end might be during higher speed corners?
It's nothing that happens during normal speeds, but if I power through a corner at higher
speeds I am getting a slight noise, and a bit of shaking. Not a major, "I almost died!" shaking,
but I can definitely notice it. Disc brake chatter? A bearing?

Thoughts?

 

[TSJMajesty]

Have no idea on the noise, but shaking while cornering could mean the suspension needs to be stiffer.

 

[TSJMajesty]

Actually, I did think of something. I don't know anything about spokes, but maybe they're not all uniformly tight.

 

[la szum]

Have no idea on the noise, but shaking while cornering could mean the suspension needs to be stiffer.

Definitely need to change out the fork oil.

 

[Moondog Wily]

Front end is pretty important ;~)) I would give it all a once over for tightness. Fender mounting points, spokes, rotor, caliper, etc. If it is still there, I think spending a bit of cash to have a pro look at it is a good idea!

 

[la szum]

Trying to take advantage of some the last days of nice weather we will have here. It was flipping
gorgeous today. Blessed with a Bald Eagle sighting at the River, too.

 

[-BOOGIEMAN-]

Dave, check your tires for any unusual wear, check the psi on both tires, in addition to if they need replacing. If you do replace, lots of options out there and yes, different brands feel very different. I’d start with the easiest things first to eliminate before getting all…

 

[Stone]

Man thats Awesome Dave Enjoy now while still have time

 

[la szum]

Dave, check your tires for any unusual wear, check the psi on both tires, in addition to if they need replacing. If you do replace, lots of options out there and yes, different brands feel very different. I’d start with the easiest things first to eliminate before getting all…

Luckily it has new shoes on it, GT.

The front end tremor in a corner was a one time thing, or tightening some things took care of it,
as that has not happened since.

Maybe it was a nasty cross wind, too. I have even tried to recreate it by being
a bit mad in the corners and it is tracking really nice for a big fat pig!!

 

[TSJMajesty]

Just be careful. It is a Harley. (Says the guy who had scrape marks on the edges of his footboards!)

 

[la szum]

Hooked up with my friend, who also plays drums and has been part of our weekly
jams (off and on) since 2004. His parents are both in Hospice right now--at the
same time. That's heavy!

Was good to get out with him and let the wind from the road blow all our cares
away for a few hours.

 

[TSJMajesty]

What, no highway pegs yet, to stretch out those long legs?

 

[JiveTurkey]

Mojo sent to your friend Good on you for taking him out for a ride

 

[la szum]

What, no highway pegs yet, to stretch out those long legs?

Yup.

 

[megametal7]

Harleys are soooo coool….. I love em….

One day I will get a license to ride a bike once my midlife crisis kicks in. LOL

 

[la szum]

Mojo sent to your friend Good on you for taking him out for a ride

Yeah, that's a LOT to digest. Both at once.

His absence is partly responsible for my non-epic epic rant about acoustics and lame ass song choices.

He just has a bunch on his plate right now that is way more important.

 

[la szum]

Harleys are soooo coool….. I live em….

One day I will get a license to ride a bike once my midlife crisis kicks i. LOL

My midlife crisis is currently in 5th Gear going down the Highway!

 

[Moondog Wily]

My midlife crisis is currently in 5th Gear going down the Highway!

Damn Skippy! Just look at that avatar!!

 

[Moondog Wily]

What, no highway pegs yet, to stretch out those long legs?

This is what I ran when I was using a guard (from Lindby):

I think it looks cooler than other engine guards and the foot rests are built in (though completely unadjustable)!