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Front-end shake on Road Glide steering dampener advice

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I've been having this annoying front-end shake with my Road Glide when I brake hard or hit some bumpy patches at highway speeds (around 80-90 mph).

I've already swapped out the forks for some better springs, got new tires, checked the neck bearings, and had the wheel alignment done not too long ago, but the wobble still pops up occasionally.

I'm thinking about changing the brake pads and putting in stainless steel brake lines soon. I'm also toying with the idea of adding a steering or fork dampener to help steady the front end.

Has anyone else run into this issue? Did a dampener help? I'd really appreciate any advice or personal stories
 
A fork dampener helped fix things for me and you can really notice the difference at higher speeds. Though it will not fix everything, it definitely helps with your problem. :) Good luck on that and do update us here.
 
This happened to my 2018 Road Glide too, mostly when braking hard at high speed. Changing to stainless steel brake lines made the brakes feel better, but adding a fork dampener really fixed it. The front felt steadier, especially on bumpy roads.
 
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