[Mountain Rider]

Hello boys and girls! I haven’t been here much since I sold my VTX1300R a few years ago. I recently bought a 2008 VTX1800T. Today was the first time I could try it out. A couple of times when I was pushing pretty hard in a left hand curve, she tried to shake her head and wobble. It was pretty disconcerting. Has anyone else experienced this? How did you fix it? I am confident the bike has not been wrecked.

thanks

 

[Chuck VTX F]

tire wear
or
steering head bearings needs to be re-torqued.. ( too loose )

rear shock bushings are compressed. ( need replacement )

 

[Mountain Rider]

Tire is definitely worn. PO said it has another season in it, but I think I ride a lot more than he does.

 

[Chicago-Spike]

Buy new tires, keep the pressures up at 38-40 psi front and back and check the pressures once a week at least

 

[Chuck VTX F]

air pressure,

I check mine EVERY time I take the bike out for a ride... EVERY TIME.
51 years ..
the tires must address the road correctly.. not and crash.

my opinion.

 

[Justa_Poser]

I was thinking worn-out shocks