2007 Honda VTX1300 steering problems

Filed Aug 22, 2020 · Steering · 14,500 miles · CO

My 2007 honda vtx-1300c has a wobble which is only noticeable when decelerating from 50 miles per hour. I found out that most if not all of the honda vtx series motorcycle have had cheap bearings put in the front forks. Usually the bad bearings wear out within a year's time, but since I bought the bike used in 2020 this problem was never fixed. This problem is easily corrected by putting in tapered bearings in!

Filed Mar 27, 2017 · Steering · 9,500 miles · OK

Front end wobble upon deceleration at around 30mph. I have spoken with several owners of like machines who are experiencing the same problem.

Filed Sep 23, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 7,200 miles · OK

My 2007 honda 1300 vtx develops a violent wheel wobble upon acceleration and deceleration at around 40mph. This issue wears tires and is very dangerous if you are not prepared to react to the problem.I have spoken with other 1300 vtx owners and this is a very common problem on this particular model. Honda does not recognize the problem and does nothing to correct it. Honda should be held liable for repair and replacement of parts and replacement of front tires which show unreasonable wear in a short period of time and low mileage on he tires.

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Steering · 3 miles · AR · 1 injury

Upon deceleration above 45mph the handlebars will shake side to side violently. The last incident caused a wrist injury trying to stop the shaking handlebars. Motorcycle can be travelling in a straight line or in a turn to duplicate the concern. Any road surface can be used to duplicate issue. This concern has nearly caused a crash on a few occasions. Motorcycle has not been ridden since last incident for fear of crashing. Don't want to sell the motorcycle to someone with such a dangerous issue!

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 9,007 miles · TN

When decelerating to below 50mph there is a significant wobble in the front end. This is a safety issue as driving in traffic it is a very concerning feeling to think it might cause an accident.

Filed Apr 3, 2015 · Steering · 11,000 miles · VA

There is a consent steering shimmy between 40-45 MPH. Makes for dangerous handling.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Steering · 17,000 miles · NV

Felt steering go unstable taking a turn. Then driving straight lifted hands off the handle bars and notice a violent shaking of the handle bars. Had my mechanic check the bike out. He could find nothing wrong with tires, loose nuts or bolts, miss-aligned parts or equipment. He said he too noticed wobbling and unstable steering in front end. He suggested the bearing need to be replaced as this is a dangerous malfunction.

Filed Mar 12, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 4,000 miles · FL

Front end shakes, wobbles and vibrates violently, when you loosen your hand pressure from the handle bar grips. It will absolutely go "out of control" if you don't hold on tightly to the handle bars. This occurs at any and all speeds. (20 to 90 MPH). There is something seriously wrong here. The previous owner now admits he noticed this problem at 300 miles, and didn't feel safe to ride it any more! Hence the low mileage, for a 7 year old motorcycle. I can now see excessive front tire tread wear, on the left side of center. I have to replace this tire now.

Filed Apr 8, 2013 · Steering · 950 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 honda vtx 1300 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to wobble violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the bearings would need to be re-torqued and the front tire would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 950 and the current mileage was 5,200.

Filed Feb 3, 2013 · Steering · 1,921 miles · TX

Front end wobble on deceleration.