A blog about motorcycles, motorcyclists, and motorcycle shops

Musings on riding and working on bikes, and observations as I travel and visits bikers, riders, motorcyclists, events and shops

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Balance!

Just got an e-mail from a friend who has been having wobble problems on his Harley, and tried a variety of things.  Well, some helped, some didn't but the wobble wouldn't completely go away.  One result was a badly worn front tire, which he replaced a couple of months ago, thinking the wear/cupping might be part of the problem.

Turns out, the front tire/rim were never properly balanced, and when he took it off and had a local independent shop check the balance, they found it needed some weights.  So far so good-and supported one of our favorite indy shops in Poway CA.  The good thing is, since we can ride year round in SoCAL, he's back in the wind for a CMA meeting and a fundraiser ride this weekend.

Now if I can get some miles on my bike before he wears out that front and has me help him replace it!

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