My front end starts to shake when I hit exactly 40 mph. Not one mile less or more will this happen, I keep my tire pressure at Harley standards. Can you help?
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Check tire conditions. Make sure your tire is not crowned. You may have a bad wheel bearing. Pull wheel and inspect bearings. Check your neck adjustment it may be loose.
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