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Cy Berry Posted on Mar 31, 2011
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Low speed shake or wobble in front eng smooths out as you gain speed....

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You may be dealing with a combination of things. First set your tire pressure to 35 PSI front and rear. Inspect your tire for uneven wear. Place your bike on the center stand and jack the front wheel just off of the ground. Now turn the handle bar from lock to lock and feel for bumps and look for centering of the bar . If the turning is not completely smooth replace the steering neck bearings with a one piece bearing kit from All Balls. I do not believe the there is a listing for your year, but I can tell you it is the same kit as a 1978 CX500 custom or deluxe.

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