2004 Honda VTX1300 suspension problems

Filed Mar 4, 2018 · Suspension · 5,500 miles · SC

There is a severe front end wobble when decelerating from 50+ MPH. The entire front end shakes to the point that control is almost lost. It is also causing the tire on the front to wear unevenly and at a very fast rate. The bike has less than 6000 miles on it as of march of 2018.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Suspension, Transmission · 15,000 miles · LA

Removed the front and rear wheels to have new tires installed. Noticed the final drive flange bearings seal toward wheel, was torn open as if the seal had melted and the bearings were dry and very rough to turn. Problem is, I replaced the bearings and felt resistance when turning the new bearings. Read about this problem in one of the forums, removed the new bearings and ordered a second set. Measured the bearing fit in the flange and it was .001" too close at the top and .002" at the bottom. Had the flange machined to correct clearance and installed new bearings. Just like it should have been from the factory, and I am very glad I found the problem before a deadly or costly incident occurred.

Filed Jul 25, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 25 miles · NY

There is a front fork wobble on my 2004 honda vtx motorcycle. This is coupled with extremely fast wear on the front tires. The wobble is most noticeable between 20 - 50 MPH, and more prevalent when coasting to a stop. It is bad enough at time to cause a control issue when going around turns.

Filed Jul 22, 2011 · Suspension, Wheels · 16,400 miles · KS

Replacing rear tire on 2004 honda vtx 1300c. Checking wheel and flange bearings at this time. The flange bearings are rough turning and one bearing is falling apart. The motorcycle has only 16,000 miles on it. Replacing flange bearings with a new set of aftermarket bearings. Lucky to find the bearing problem when I did. This could have cause a fatal accident if the rear wheel would have locked up driving at highway speeds!!! This is not the first reported flange bearing failure.

Filed Jul 22, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 8,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

I have a 2004 honda vtx 1300cc motorcycle, which has developed a large problem in the steering (wobble). This problem has been noted by hundreds of owners that I have seen on the web. I am replacing the front wheel bearings and the steering stem bearings to avoid being killed. That failure of the federal safety agency to address this issue with honda is sickening. I guess people have to die before our wonderful government agencies will do their jobs; maybe not even then.

Filed Jan 16, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 600 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda vtx1300. While driving 40-70, the handle bar would shake. As a result, the contact had no control over the vehicle. The dealer stated that the tires caused the failure. They replaced the tires; however, the failure continued to occur. The current mileage was 15,000 and failure mileage was 600. Updated 04/29/08. *lj updated 04/29/08

Filed Feb 27, 2007 · Suspension · MA

Tl* - the contact has a 2004 honda motorcycle btx 1300. The contact stated that the motorcycle's front end vibrated. When slowing trhe motorcycle down from 50 - 40 MPH it began to vibrate. The contact stated that the motorcycle has been doing this samething since he purchased it 2 years ago. The current mileage was 12500.

Filed Oct 8, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 4,420 miles · FL

2004 honda vtx1300c front end wobble at 50 MPH.

Filed Nov 1, 2005 · Steering, Suspension · TX

I own a 2004 honda vtx1300c motorcycle and in july of this year it develop a front end wobble. When you let off the gas at around 35 to 45 MPH the front end wobbles to the left and right. If you do not hang on, it will come out of your hands. I have replaced front tires twice and rebalanced twice. No help.

Filed Nov 1, 2005 · Steering, Suspension · 1,500 miles · IL

I own a 2004 honda vtx1300r motorcycle. There is a noticeable vibration on decel from an indicated speed of approx 45 MPH to about 30 MPH. The vibration is to the front tire and is felt through the handlebars. The vibration has been reported by other owners with very little satisfaction from honda. This is a continuing problem that raises safety concerns since it is centered on the steering component.