So my bike is leaning to the left more and more and it's driving me insane.

It does not track to the left, just leans. Meaning, if I pull the bike straight up and down it will actually begin going right.

Otherwise, it leans about 5 degrees or so to the left, while going straight.

Thoughts?

I checked tire pressure, which seems to help a little I think, but not really that much. Do shocks play a role in that? Maybe I have one side too tight? Is there a spacer off on the axle or something? HELP!!!! ARGHHHH..

 

It could be where your butt is on the seat or the crown in the road. Mine will even lean a little in a good breeze.
Bottom both rear shocks out to make sure one is not higher than the other, measure the distance on the sliders on the front end, they should be the same with the bike standing up straight.

 

Yeah, I have been playing around with it on the road. It leans regardless of wind, road angle, etc. Intentionally took it on some 1-way streets to verify.

Thanks for the idea on the front forks, I'll verify!

 

If you let go of the bars does it track straight?
You could have a bad seal in front tube(s) or one is low on fluid.

 

No, leans immediatly to the left and will go that way if I don't counter by shift my WHOLE *** to the right side of the seat. Even then it still leans left.

 

I could be wrong but sounds like a bad shock or front tube.

 

I might sound retarded, but anything in the saddle bag?

 

LOL - It was doing this before the bags were put on. As such, I put NOTHING in the left bag. I can tell you it takes 4 - 2 liter bottles of soda in the right bag plus some gear to make the bike feel balanced.

 

Thanks for the idea Gary. I'll stand it up and check when I get home.

PS - If this is it, I just have to get a new front shock? No other quick fixes?

 

my bike leans. I think its normal... I have pipes and a air cleaner on one side and a horn on the opther.....obviously the weight is not distributed evenly.
But i onjly notice it if I take both hands off the bars.