VTX 1300 front end wobble problem - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

diamond_jim · 09-12-2008, 07:20 AM

I'm looking at an '04 VTX 1300. While looking up info on the net about the 1300, I've come across several reports and complaints about a problem with the front end wobbling during deceleration and that the problem is there from the beginning, not one that develops as mileage accumulates. I've read that replacing the fork bearings fixed this. I've read that replacing the front tire fixed this. I've read that some required both fixes to get rid of the wobble. I've read many of these owners have complained to there dealer about this to no avail and the owners have had to replace their front bearings/tires at their own cost.

Any VTX 1300 owners out there that have any info to share about a problem with the front end wobbling on decel and how it was remedied?

Elvis · 09-15-2008, 08:08 PM

Hey DJ, in case you haven't noticed Rob_63 mentions the problem here.

Are you considering a VTX1300?

diamond_jim · 09-15-2008, 10:11 PM

Thanks. Yes, I am. With further research, it seems fairly problematic with the bikes. Apparently there has been some failed class action suit regarding this problem.

Elvis · 09-17-2008, 08:44 PM

I've sit on too many VTX1300s, my wife likes them also. Wish they were FI'ed. The only thing that bothers me is that the Honda dealers around here are unfriendly, arrogant, not knowledgeable about their product line, so I don't talk to them anymore.

My favorite is the retro, I bet you like the C class.

click here for a review.

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

Thanks. Yes, I am. With further research, it seems fairly problematic with the bikes. Apparently there has been some failed class action suit regarding this problem.

diamond_jim · 09-18-2008, 01:22 AM

Elvis, thanks for the link. Yeah, I like the C.

Rob_63 · 10-21-2008, 09:10 PM

This is a problem that is limited to the 1300 "C" model VTX, I traded my C in on 9-11 for an 1800R and while there the salesman claimed to have no knowledge of this ailment of the C bikes. (Honestly I didn't believe him) My 1800R couldn't be smoother.

There is a fix for it using tapered needle bearings, if you search VTXcafe.com or VTXOA.com forums you can find instructions, the bearings are only 35 -40 beans but if you do it yourself you will need access to a press and a few other specialty tools.

09-12-2008, 07:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	VTX 1300 front end wobble problem I'm looking at an '04 VTX 1300. While looking up info on the net about the 1300, I've come across several reports and complaints about a problem with the front end wobbling during deceleration and that the problem is there from the beginning, not one that develops as mileage accumulates. I've read that replacing the fork bearings fixed this. I've read that replacing the front tire fixed this. I've read that some required both fixes to get rid of the wobble. I've read many of these owners have complained to there dealer about this to no avail and the owners have had to replace their front bearings/tires at their own cost. Any VTX 1300 owners out there that have any info to share about a problem with the front end wobbling on decel and how it was remedied? __________________ M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links DJ's new project bike

09-15-2008, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elvis Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: '07 Boulevard C50 x2 Location: Wet Coast, Canada Posts: 412	Hey DJ, in case you haven't noticed Rob_63 mentions the problem here. Are you considering a VTX1300? __________________ It is better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.Mark Twain All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie. Bob Dylan *Any fool can know. The point is to understand.* Albert Einstein

09-15-2008, 10:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	Thanks. Yes, I am. With further research, it seems fairly problematic with the bikes. Apparently there has been some failed class action suit regarding this problem. __________________ M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links DJ's new project bike

09-18-2008, 01:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	Elvis, thanks for the link. Yeah, I like the C. __________________ M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links DJ's new project bike

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10-21-2008, 09:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rob_63 Newbie Joined: Sep 2008 Bike: 05 VTX1800R Spec 3 Posts: 3	This is a problem that is limited to the 1300 "C" model VTX, I traded my C in on 9-11 for an 1800R and while there the salesman claimed to have no knowledge of this ailment of the C bikes. (Honestly I didn't believe him) My 1800R couldn't be smoother. There is a fix for it using tapered needle bearings, if you search VTXcafe.com or VTXOA.com forums you can find instructions, the bearings are only 35 -40 beans but if you do it yourself you will need access to a press and a few other specialty tools.

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