Motorcycle Repair: HARLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!, oil leaks, arm mounts


Question
QUESTION: Hi Mike i have a 1989 ultra classic 1340 evo around 71,000km's i purchased it in the spring had a variety of smaller problems clutch slippage, starter,oil leaks etc iv'e fixed most of them i'm noticing while driving on the highway when i'm in a bend to the left i can feel a  vibration(LOL)it's not noticeable while in a straight line or in a right bend in the road any ideas?greatly appreciated p.s. my first Harley and i love it no going back now. It's great to be able to find info like this from a knowlagable source.Glad i seen your advise regarding changing a starter bigger job than i would have expected.Any how i'm ramblin on PEACE! i'm outta here Clay Martel.

ANSWER: I would susspect the tires. You might have a bump in either the front or rear tire that is causing the problem when turning.
Good luck and happy riding
Mike

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QUESTION: Hi again Mike i should have mentioned the first time there was no difference from the old to new tires.The vibration almost feels central could there be something worn in the driveline that might be causing it?An adjustment somewhere once again any ideeers? thanks Clay Martel.

Answer
Couple of other things to check. Make sure your motor mounts are tight. Check the front motor mount for wear. Check the swinging arm mounts for wear. You can check the front end by jacking up the bike so the front tire is off the ground. then pull on the front tire, inline with the bike and see if there is any play in it. If there is then either the neck bearings are to loose, of the bearings are bad.
Good luck and happy riding
Mike