When slowing down on my 2005 honda vtx1300 I have a very bad wobble in the front end around 45mph. This problem needs to be fixed before someone gets hurt or dies due to their neglect.
2005 Honda VTX1300 steering complaints
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Front fork wobble on '05 honda vtx 1300r. On going problem. Front end wobbles on deceleration at speeds of around 45 MPH. Makes controlling of motorcycle hard to handle especially on corners.
I have a 2005 honda vtx 1300r motorcycle. Since new I have had a wobble at speeds below 45 MPH in the handlebars. Dealer did not see it as a problem. After research on our vtx website I have found the many others have the same problem. My problem has not been repaired as of yet. It was suggested that I replace some type of bearing in the yoke and that would fix the problem. Problem does not occur as long as both hands are on the handle bars. I do not have information on injuries at this time.
I own a 2005 honda vtx 1300r motorcycle. When I decelerate from 50mph the handlebars start to pulsate and wobble as I pass through 45 MPH. I also experience wobble when I make turns. My motorcycle only has 7000 miles on it. I'm on my 2nd set of tires. I've done some research and have found that there are other honda vtx 1300 owners that are experiencing the same thing.
During deceleration on my 2005 honda vtx 1300c motorcycle I noticed that my handlebar wobbles from left to right quite rapidly. It is the worst at around 40-50 MPH. It has done this from the day I bought it.
2005 honda vtx 1300 front end wobbles at speeds from 20 - 40 MPH honda does not want to fix the problem, safety concern.
There is a steering defect. At approx 40-45 MPH the front end wobbles. It appears to have defective bearings. Problem started at approx 2,000 miles.
I notice a "wobble" in my steering at deceleration from about 50 MPH down to 30 MPH. Very noticeable. Vehicle is a honda motorcycle, model vtx 1300 c. I believe the problem to be caused by inadequate steering bearings. I am looking into getting replacement bearings installed.
Front end handle bar shakes on deceleration from 50 MPH to 35 MPH.
I experienced a serious "wobble" on my 2005 vtx1300s during deceleration beginning at about 45 - 50 MPH. I also experience this front end wobble during cornering at higher speeds.
I have a front end wobble in my motorcycle the same problem that many, many owners have, this is on a 2005 honda vtx 2005. The dealer replaced the front tire and "trued" the front wheel after only 600 miles, I have 2000 miles on the bike and still have a wobble, not nearly as bad as before the new tire though...
At around 7,000 miles I developed a wobble in the steering at 35-45 MPH, very noticeable under deceleration. And have read hundreds of other riders with the similar model of motorcycle with the same symptoms and complaints.
While going through a turn at approximately 45 MPH, the front of the motorcycle began violently shaking which required rapid slowing to get the bike under control. This almost resulted in loss of control of the motorcycle and a rear end collision.
Steering head bearing causes the handle bars to wobble at all times and speed when riding.
When bike is ridden at speeds of around 50 MPH, the handlebars/front-end will wobble between around 55 and 45 MPH. Front wheel replacement has not helped, dealer claims nothing is wrong. Many others who have the same bike have similar complaints, with similar results (dealer claims nothing is wrong). This event is easily reproduced on command.
Front wheel will wobble between speed of 40-50 MPH. Have spoken with the honda service department and they tell me that I did not have enough air in the tire. I aired up the tire to the psi that I was instructed, and it did not correct the problem.
Front end wobble on 05 honda vtx 1300s. The wobble begins while deceling and starts around 45 and stops around 35 miles per hour. This has been attributed to the steering head bearings.
During deceleration on my 2005 honda vtx 1300c motorcycle I noticed that my handlebar start to wobble from left to right quite rapidly. It is the worst at around 40-30 MPH. I have only 1700 miles on the bike and honestly it has done this wobble ever since brand new.
Front end shakes when decelerating. Possibly caused by poorly designed steering head bearings used on the vtx1300.
2005 1300 c honda motorcycle. Has a front end shake that is almost uncontrollable when slowing down. The bars almost shake out of my hands.
When decelerating, at about 40 miles an hour the front end starts to shake/wobble and continues until reaching about 30 MPH. As this is a motorcycle, it is not a very good feeling to have the front wheel/handlebars shake when in motion and could lead at an accident. I have been in contact with other owners of this make/model motorcycle and they also have advised of similar wobbling.
Front end wobbles at speeds around 40 MPH. Dealer said it all looks fine. Still having issues with the wobble.
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