softail custom leaning to the left
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06-21-2007, 10:25 AM
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06-21-2007, 07:22 PM
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RE: softail custom leaning to the left
Take the bike to someone that knows what they're doing.Sounds like the rear tire isn't lined up properly or the front end is out of whack some.My bike did the same thing and after spending some time adjusting the way the rear tire tracks I can let go of the bars, lock the throttle and the bike tracks dead straight for as long as I want to ride like that.
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06-21-2007, 07:27 PM
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RE: softail custom leaning to the left
ORIGINAL: dayv
I have got $22000 with all the extras in my bike. New front end a lot of chrome new bars lowering kit chrome swing arm forward controls new pegs braided cables and chrome wheels that is why I am a little upset that the bike leans to the left.
I have got $22000 with all the extras in my bike. New front end a lot of chrome new bars lowering kit chrome swing arm forward controls new pegs braided cables and chrome wheels that is why I am a little upset that the bike leans to the left.
#14
06-21-2007, 08:41 PM
RE: softail custom leaning to the left
ORIGINAL: TxHarleyGuy2007
What with all that chrome, you may want to try adding a fully loadedchrome toolbox on the right side to even things out!
ORIGINAL: dayv
I have got $22000 with all the extras in my bike. New front end a lot of chrome new bars lowering kit chrome swing arm forward controls new pegs braided cables and chrome wheels that is why I am a little upset that the bike leans to the left.
I have got $22000 with all the extras in my bike. New front end a lot of chrome new bars lowering kit chrome swing arm forward controls new pegs braided cables and chrome wheels that is why I am a little upset that the bike leans to the left.
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06-21-2007, 09:15 PM
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but if it leans left while riding I am going around in circles. WTF, I don't understand.
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06-21-2007, 09:36 PM
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RE: softail custom leaning to the left
ORIGINAL: Sam
........or just carry about 20 lbs of change in your right pocket
ORIGINAL: TxHarleyGuy2007
What with all that chrome, you may want to try adding a fully loadedchrome toolbox on the right side to even things out!
ORIGINAL: dayv
I have got $22000 with all the extras in my bike. New front end a lot of chrome new bars lowering kit chrome swing arm forward controls new pegs braided cables and chrome wheels that is why I am a little upset that the bike leans to the left.
I have got $22000 with all the extras in my bike. New front end a lot of chrome new bars lowering kit chrome swing arm forward controls new pegs braided cables and chrome wheels that is why I am a little upset that the bike leans to the left.
#18
06-24-2007, 06:07 PM
RE: softail custom leaning to the left
Couldn't agree more with Darkside. I would be willing to bet the rear tire is not aligned. Mine was tracking to the left until I aligned the rear tire. Now it istracks straight ascan be.
ORIGINAL: darkside
Take the bike to someone that knows what they're doing.Sounds like the rear tire isn't lined up properly or the front end is out of whack some.My bike did the same thing and after spending some time adjusting the way the rear tire tracks I can let go of the bars, lock the throttle and the bike tracks dead straight for as long as I want to ride like that.
Take the bike to someone that knows what they're doing.Sounds like the rear tire isn't lined up properly or the front end is out of whack some.My bike did the same thing and after spending some time adjusting the way the rear tire tracks I can let go of the bars, lock the throttle and the bike tracks dead straight for as long as I want to ride like that.
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06-24-2007, 10:10 PM
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RE: softail custom leaning to the left
He did not say that it tracks to the left. He said that it leans to the left. The guy probably has a serious drinking problem and should not be riding at all. No two wheel bike remains vertical without an outside force. Let go of your bike and it will lean left or right until it hits the ground. If it leans while you are riding it will go in circles, this is the inherent design. I still do not understand what the problem is. You cannot go straight down the highway leaning unless you are leaning into a strong crosswind. There is a certain amount of simple physics involved here.
#20
06-24-2007, 10:26 PM
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RE: softail custom leaning to the left
What he is saying that it takes a little steering input to keep the bike running straight down the road. Seen it a bunch of times.
Everytime it was an improperly aligned rear tire.
lp
Everytime it was an improperly aligned rear tire.
lp
ORIGINAL: txfxstrider
He did not say that it tracks to the left. He said that it leans to the left. The guy probably has a serious drinking problem and should not be riding at all. No two wheel bike remains vertical without an outside force. Let go of your bike and it will lean left or right until it hits the ground. If it leans while you are riding it will go in circles, this is the inherent design. I still do not understand what the problem is. You cannot go straight down the highway leaning unless you are leaning into a strong crosswind. There is a certain amount of simple physics involved here.
He did not say that it tracks to the left. He said that it leans to the left. The guy probably has a serious drinking problem and should not be riding at all. No two wheel bike remains vertical without an outside force. Let go of your bike and it will lean left or right until it hits the ground. If it leans while you are riding it will go in circles, this is the inherent design. I still do not understand what the problem is. You cannot go straight down the highway leaning unless you are leaning into a strong crosswind. There is a certain amount of simple physics involved here.