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Posted: 7/24/2017 10:52:58 AM EDT
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Somebody who enjoys watching wannabe pirates take a tumble? This was one of the suggested videos once it was done playing 
 Top 5 Stupid Things Harley Davidson Riders Do | MotoVlog |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 10:57:37 AM EDT
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I keep hoping someone will take all those Deals Gap doucher crashes, edit them into one video, speed it up, and put it to Yakkety Sax.
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:07:06 AM EDT
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Harley hate threads aren't until Thursday Calling all Musk / SpaceX / Tesla haters! |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:09:43 AM EDT
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I think the real problem in that video is what kind of cunt drives a van on Tail of the Dragon? |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:16:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat is bigoted. Clearly the front wheel self-identifies as wanting to be going 180 degrees from straight. What is wrong with that? Don't discriminate against the othered direction motorcycles.
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:20:21 AM EDT
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If you like your wobble you can keep it.
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:21:13 AM EDT
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Harley hate threads aren't until Thursday |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:24:43 AM EDT
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The real only true way to stop head shake, is with a longer wheel base. On dirt bikes Honda CR's and then their CRF's have this issue, it's from to steep a head angle, since redoing the head angle is pretty much out, you can get away by lengthiness the wheel base by moving rear axle all the way out, and adding a steering stabilizer. Honda has pretty much alway had this problem, but to their credit they designed them to turn, and the shorter wheel base makes them cut like a laser. I would bet the same reason Harley does it, to increase low speed maneuverability? Let's face it, Harley's are in all aspects thought of as cruisers and not speed or handling bikes.
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:26:32 AM EDT
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H&D r&d is shit, not surprised. Funny how the older Harleys couldn't idle without temps soaring...while Jap bikes could idle all day long.
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:27:12 AM EDT
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My Thruxton would occasionally wobble with the terrible stock tires.
New tires, no problems. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:29:32 AM EDT
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Yeah, because roads are only for cycles 
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:31:33 AM EDT
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I had it happen to me on my 05 Road King.
So it is real. I just cracked the throttle a bit when it started and leaned the bike up a bit and it stopped and then I was like "holy shit" that was the wobble. I was doing about 75 on a curvy road. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:32:16 AM EDT
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Once upon a time, I got a tank-slapper on my '94 GSX-R750. It was at low to moderate speed accelerating on rough pavement. That was entertaining, as I didn't have a steering damper.
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:33:01 AM EDT
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And tractor trailors.
http://i.imgur.com/XWZuyXp.png http://i.imgur.com/MdcUiP5.png http://i.imgur.com/rJaNs6d.png |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:34:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat's the wobble from trying to muscle the handlebars into a desired turn direction (anti-countersteering). See that quite often in motorcycle accident videos.
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:37:25 AM EDT
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I had a Honda 1300cc street bike and it had head wobble really bad... all the time! After researching, I discovered that Honda was using head bearings with plastic cups holding the ball bearings. I ordered 3rd party replacement bearings and guess what? No more head wobble!!! It's the bearings in the head tube guys!
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:41:37 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:42:15 AM EDT
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I had it happen to me on my 05 Road King. So it is real. I just cracked the throttle a bit when it started and leaned the bike up a bit and it stopped and then I was like "holy shit" that was the wobble. I was doing about 75 on a curvy road. It was more of a "hinge in the middle" than head shake. The next rev of FL frames fixed the problem. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:43:46 AM EDT
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I got a speed wobble coming down a mountain road at around 30 mph on my road bicycle. Clamped onto the top tube and managed to slow without crashing. A bike mechanic noticed the bearing in the head tube had an indentation from riding straight and wanted to index on that defect. New bearing and raced solved my issue. tl/dr check neck bearings for proper tension. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:44:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat has to be one of the most pathetic sad sack pussies on the planet.
Leaving the scene of an accident because you're afraid of some fat guys on bikes? I hope that man choked himself and never gets laid ever. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:44:32 AM EDT
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I had a Honda 1300cc street bike and it had head wobble really bad... all the time! After researching, I discovered that Honda was using head bearings with plastic cups holding the ball bearings. I ordered 3rd party replacement bearings and guess what? No more head wobble!!! It's the bearings in the head tube guys! All bikes can experience, some worse than others. Exacerbated by rider response, it sucks since its not something you can be exposed to in a controlled environment. So you get live pucker training, which doesn't always work out well, even when you have a good idea of appropriate responses. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:44:33 AM EDT
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HD is first and foremost a clothing company. This is a prime case study in most business school books.
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:47:09 AM EDT
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HD is first and foremost a clothing company. This is a prime case study in most business school books. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:49:20 AM EDT
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They're like Jimmy Buffett. They sell a fantasy and the lifestyle accessories to promote that fantasy. Not that it's a bad thing, they both have found a niche audience and the money keeps rolling in. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:49:25 AM EDT
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Not a bike rider, and had never heard of this "death wobble" thing.
Is it really that common? |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:52:58 AM EDT
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Its something I've never understood. The only Harley Davidson brand Harley Davidson item I own is my bike. And I'm damn tempted to have someone paint over the name on the tank. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:54:26 AM EDT
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I guess people want to identify with something. It's why people wear band t-shirts or sports team hats or Star Trek uniforms. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:54:50 AM EDT
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Not a bike rider, and had never heard of this "death wobble" thing. Is it really that common?  Brutal Tank Slapper Speed Wobble Compilation by BikeThrottle Bike Throttle DriveTribe Drive Tribe |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:56:01 AM EDT
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I've riden 3 and owned 2 and haven't had the death wobble?
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:57:49 AM EDT
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Now I have to buy a Star Trek uniform for riding. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 11:57:58 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:00:35 PM EDT
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"Oh they're going to beat our asses." What a bunch of fucking faggots. Got scared and didn't even bother checking on the rider that they filmed going down. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:02:08 PM EDT
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Quote History Verfolgung V-Max auf dem Sachsenring This is pretty incredible video of a Yamaha VMax on the track. The new generation models handle a fuck-ton better than the Gen1 models, that's for sure. The only speed-wobble I ever experienced on an older model was because the back tire was fumbling for grip as I ripped through the gears. Wheelspin during a 3-4 upshift is an experience.. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:02:45 PM EDT
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The only Harley I've ever thought was cool
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:10:58 PM EDT
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I'm not a great bike rider, but hitting the bars or mufflers during a turn has always been a fear of mine. My motorcycle instructor demonstrated it when I asked about it and made it seem like no big deal.
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:15:55 PM EDT
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Never had any handling problems with my FXDS, or my SV650, or my Guzzis. Had a shake in my CB550 cured by new steering head bearings, and loose handling in my GL1000 caused by a bad tire.
No, to get a real taste of fear, I had to go to four wheels. Nothing like an XJ violently trying to rip the steering wheel out of your hands at 80 mph. Cherokee death wobble |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:17:54 PM EDT
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Harley hate threads aren't until Thursday Harley haters, cooler haters, mug haters, truck brand haters, music haters........ So much fucking hate, they should start a forum called " Yep, I hate it " I laugh my ass off at the amount of disdain these folks have. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:18:25 PM EDT
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Another reason I won't own a big twin. I'll just stick to my girl bikes 
For the record opie, I could buy a small pile of these for $25khttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/298316/IMG-1714-261703.JPG |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:19:34 PM EDT
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Not a bike rider, and had never heard of this "death wobble" thing. Is it really that common? |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:31:00 PM EDT
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I have owned several Harleys, and never had one to headshake.
I had a Suzuki GS1100 that would headshake if I let the rear tire get wore down too much. It would not even twitch for the first 50% of tire life, then would get progressively worse as the tire wore down. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:36:26 PM EDT
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Never had any handling problems with my FXDS, or my SV650, or my Guzzis. Had a shake in my CB550 cured by new steering head bearings, and loose handling in my GL1000 caused by a bad tire. No, to get a real taste of fear, I had to go to four wheels. Nothing like an XJ violently trying to rip the steering wheel out of your hands at 80 mph. Cherokee death wobble Nothing like hitting the speed limit and having your short wheel-based vehicle tell you "I'm gonna go in a direction you're not expecting and I'm not going to tell you when and there's not a damn thing you can do about it...I hope you're belted in!"
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:44:57 PM EDT
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I'm sure he's just redeeming his coupon from his " metric monthly " digest. Harley haters, cooler haters, mug haters, truck brand haters, music haters........ So much fucking hate, they should start a forum called " Yep, I hate it " I laugh my ass off at the amount of disdain these folks have. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:45:46 PM EDT
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I have a Honda ST1300 and so far haven't experienced any issues. I've ridden 2 up with a soft tail bag and no issues, I've also had it up over 120mph with no issues. I've seen youtube vids of them up around 150 with no wobble. it takes a weird set of circumstances to come together to cause it but it can happen for sure. I'm always conscious of what the bike is doing as well as road conditions to make sure I avoid the issue.
Now I understand that one way to correct for the wobble is when it happens, to try to lay forward, chest to tank, and this will redistribute the weight and smooth it out. this is from an old video someone posted on advrider of a study that was being done on it many years ago. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:50:39 PM EDT
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"Oh they're going to beat our asses." What a bunch of fucking faggots. Got scared and didn't even bother checking on the rider that they filmed going down. Quote HistoryQuoted:
What a bunch of fucking faggots. Got scared and didn't even bother checking on the rider that they filmed going down. #darwin. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:52:23 PM EDT
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What's the deal with the dingleberries on the bottom of the frame? Gateway drug to get back whips. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 12:56:40 PM EDT
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Pipes mustn't have been loud enough. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 1:03:11 PM EDT
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I wouldn't either don't ride like a dick and try to pass people on blind curves and you won't end up at the bottom of a drop off. #darwin. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 1:07:57 PM EDT
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I think the real problem in that video is what kind of cunt drives a van on Tail of the Dragon? And the only vehicles I ever got stuck behind on the dragon were Harleys. Even in my cclb pickup truck, the made me ragey with their slowness. |
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Posted: 7/24/2017 1:14:35 PM EDT
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Is that the road where the dickhead was too busy waving at another dickhead with a camera and plowed into a new 'vette?
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Posted: 7/24/2017 5:07:40 PM EDT
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While the guy was a moron for passing on a double yellow, it's pretty fucked up to not check on someone at a wreck, especially solely because you're scared. It's just better they get out of the way. |
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