2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Steering Problems

“My front wheel bearing on my Flhtk came apart and front axle seized. Causing front end to wobble. Almost causing me and my passenger to crash. I was able to avoid only because I am a very experienced motorcycle operator. This Flhtk is equipped with the anti lock brake system.”

“I turned onto northbound us highway 281 from eastbound south dakota highway 26 and accelerated normally to 65 MPH and activated the electronic cruise control in 6th gear. Within a few seconds I heard a number of squeals from the front end and the handlebars began shaking violently. I applied the brakes to rapidly slow the motorcycle down. At 50 MPH the shaking stopped. I disengaged the clutch and didn't feel any noticeable resistance. I stopped and inspected the front wheel and saw the bearing shield had moved away from the bearing . …”

“I purchased a used vehicle in may of 2011. Immediately experienced at intermittent speeds and non-specific conditions the front end will start to wobble in ever increasing intensity, if hands are off the handle bars. With hand on the bars, the condition can be felt but is kept under more control of the rider. Hat high speeds it is more present even with hands on the handle bars. This condition did not exist in harley motorcycles until the frame engineering and major redesign change in the 2009, 2010 and 2011 (and presumably up) motorcycles. …”