Fatboy Wobble

[PhillSpace]

Originally Posted by Phild

Still, change the tyre all the same. I would be prepared to bet it makes a vast improvement.

Got to agree. Similar problems can just as easily show up on a Heritage if you tyres are dodgy ... condition and/or pressures. I find a particular problem down hill if my rear tyre is set too soft.

Phil. Sussex Coasters.

[Strawhead]

Micey

Tyre pressure obvious but start there.

Avon venoms are a great tyre. been using them for as long as i can remember

just get a slightly heavier oil in the front forks and then decide if you need heavier dampening after that.

The fatty is a good bike and will give you many years enjoyment. have had mine for last 9 years, don't fancy downgrading to a twin cam though.

SH

[Chiefy]

Took my Fatboy down to Westward Ho last weekend and reaaly suffered from the cross winds, first time it's been so bad. But this is also the first time I pumped up the tyres to the HD reccommendations.

What pressures are you guys using in Venoms?

Originally Posted by Chiefy

Took my Fatboy down to Westward Ho last weekend and reaaly suffered from the cross winds, first time it's been so bad. But this is also the first time I pumped up the tyres to the HD reccommendations.

What pressures are you guys using in Venoms?

I put 36 psi front and rear solo, and 36 front 40 rear two up

[Battersea]

Ride Motocross for a while you wont notice anything wrong then.

Seriously I have never had a problem with my Fatboy with wind, tyre's or anything else. In high winds and rough roads she moves about a bit but nothing that ever made me feel uncomfortable. Maybe 20 years of off-road riding does make a difference.

Try the Metzeler Sportec M-1 tyre on the front great tyre and have your wheel alignment checked

[masha]

Originally Posted by Phil

Still, change the tyre all the same. I would be prepared to bet it makes a vast improvement. But, what do I know

phil YOU ARE THE MAN in my book a person of vast knowledge

[Phil]

Well thats very nice, but the only thing thats `getting` vast is my gut.
Seriously....Its what I do for a living, I better be good at it. Happy to share.

[Chiefy]

Speaking from experience, changing from the OE Dunlops to Venoms makes a massive difference to the handling.

Crosswinds are a real pain, especially on motorways.

I've yet to change the springs, that'll happen this winter, along with a spokey front wheel.

Hang on tight.

[Gogsy]

Go with what Phill suggests Matey before dishing out cash on progressives.
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It won't prevent you getting thrown all over the road in high winds though.