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Old 04-10-2009, 01:28 PM
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I feel like I'm constantly leaning the bike to the right for my bike to ride in a straight line. I talked to two guys from my dealership and they both said "ALL HARLEY'S LEAN!" What kind of crap is that? I feel like I'm constantly going into a slight right turn. It's been checked out by 3 different dealerships and none of them have been able to rectify my problem. The steering has been adjusted along with the back wheel. HELP!!!
 

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big A$$ primary on the left kinda makes sense ill pay more attention when i ride but i never noticed it.

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boy that has to be annoying. i don't have to lean at all on my rocker.
 
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My Heritage rides straight as an arrow..
 
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Try putting your wallet in your other back pocket.
 
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Originally Posted by Other Sheep
Try putting your wallet in your other back pocket.
LMAO!

I have an 07 standard and i have never noticed, now i have to see too.
 
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I guessing that it happens on all road at all times....
some roads are crowned in the middle... but i wouldn't think it would cause this big of problem...

my guess is an alignment issue... you can check it yourself with a straight edge or laser level....

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Old 04-10-2009, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Other Sheep
Try putting your wallet in your other back pocket.
that's not as silly as it seems... I used to ride with a guy that had a "GEORGE COSTANZA" wallet and he leaned to the right. it was funny as hell to follow him, always made me lean too.
 
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Do you have a buddy that you trust that could take it for a spin and confirm the lean?
 
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Are you sitting in the center of the bike?
 


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