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Old January 22nd, 2018, 08:07 PM   #288
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Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500

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Originally Posted by Zaph42 View Post
I rented one of those just for giggles a few years back. It was brand new, 4 miles on it. Out on the highway at 60 with a smooth road, while holding the bars lightly with one hand it started a head shake all by itself. Had to grab with both hands to keep it from turning into a full blown tank slapper. When I got home, I read up on it. It was the infamous Harley Death Wobble.
Ground clearance might be a problem also. It wouldn't be long before the headers had a flat spot on them.

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