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    Question Front Wheel Wobble??

    Hello, I noticed my front left wheel had a slight wobble in it so I assumed I had a bent rim, It was time to get new tires anyway so I bought a new set of ITP rims and HD tires and now they both have a slight wobble.

    Is that normal?

    Or maybe do I have 2 slightly bent spindles?

    It doesn't seem to effect the ride. Any Help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

    Rich
    2004 Honda 400ex
    DynoJet kit, Aluminum Air Box with cover and USI Air filter, 2 " exhaust insert, AC Pro Pegs, AC Front bumper, AC rear skid, AC A-arm skids, AC engine skid, Billit gas cap, Billit throttle and break reservior covers, ITP T-9 rims with HoleShot HD tires, Easton Pro Taper fat bars, Parking break block off with MSR AOF Clutch lever and perch, Aluminum warning label cover plates, and Air Scoops.

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    Hah!
    Please reference my post from about 2 weeks ago.
    Yep, the HD tires are quite a difference from stock.

    It makes it a lot more difficult to keep up with my friend with his OE Ohtsu's. His bike rides so much smoother and easier than mine.
    Where before we were completely even, I need to concentrate like hell just to keep up now with the HD's.

    He smokes me on fast trails. But, once it gets rocky, he is nowhere to be found!
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    CHECK YOUR WHEEL BEARINGS,TIE ROD ENDS ,LOSE SPINDEL NUT
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    Thanks. I will check all of them.
    2004 Honda 400ex
    DynoJet kit, Aluminum Air Box with cover and USI Air filter, 2 " exhaust insert, AC Pro Pegs, AC Front bumper, AC rear skid, AC A-arm skids, AC engine skid, Billit gas cap, Billit throttle and break reservior covers, ITP T-9 rims with HoleShot HD tires, Easton Pro Taper fat bars, Parking break block off with MSR AOF Clutch lever and perch, Aluminum warning label cover plates, and Air Scoops.

    2004 Polaris sportsman 90
    2006 Polaris Predator 50
    2004 SkiDoo REV 600HO
    1998 SkiDoo Formula 380

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    Yep, I checked all that too.
    The tires make a huge difference!
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    what 2 old said is true. dont get me wrong if its bad wobvble it is a spindle or something.... however if its mild then its ur tires. try razrs... they are not bad at all
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    i love my razr's. they ride straight as an arrow and hook up alot better than stock tires. they are a rougher ride though with them being 6 ply and all. my buddies all hate riding behind me cause i fling crap all over them.
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    I've come to the conclusion its the tires. Not the rims or anything else. It sure seams like new tires should spin straight.
    2004 Honda 400ex
    DynoJet kit, Aluminum Air Box with cover and USI Air filter, 2 " exhaust insert, AC Pro Pegs, AC Front bumper, AC rear skid, AC A-arm skids, AC engine skid, Billit gas cap, Billit throttle and break reservior covers, ITP T-9 rims with HoleShot HD tires, Easton Pro Taper fat bars, Parking break block off with MSR AOF Clutch lever and perch, Aluminum warning label cover plates, and Air Scoops.

    2004 Polaris sportsman 90
    2006 Polaris Predator 50
    2004 SkiDoo REV 600HO
    1998 SkiDoo Formula 380

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    my front wheel had a wobble the 2nd week after I got a 400ex. I stepped up from a 250ex that I outgrew and figured hey bigger shocks fast quad lets try some new stuff. Bad idea when its a 10ft up sloped then does into a 90 degree cliff for 4-5ft jump thing. It wasnt supposed to be a jump :/ I did it 4 times then landed wrong and flew off the side of my 400 down about a 8-10ft drop. Well after I fell here came my new 400ex dropping that far down onto my legs haha that bent my wheel and basically made me paralyzed for 2 days until I could move my toes again haha at least I could limp after the 1st week

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    Originally posted by HondaSkidoo
    I've come to the conclusion its the tires. Not the rims or anything else. It sure seams like new tires should spin straight.
    Yep. Just live with it, I guess.
    I am sweating bullets just to keep up with my buddies EX on stock tires. I used to be able to run with him easily...now it's nerve-racking!
    2013 Polaris Scrambler 850 LE
    2012 Yamaha Raptor 250
    2006 Can Am Outlander Max 800 XT
    2003 BDM Chopper

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