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Old 11-22-2010, 08:50 AM
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definitely something going on. My Road King tracked straight, my Crossbones does, and so did my wife's Sporty
 
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Old 11-24-2010, 05:09 PM
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I bought my Train back in 2003 brand new and when you let the bars go it pulls to the left. I also think it has to do with weight distribution,
 
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Old 11-24-2010, 05:32 PM
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Aus,

It possibly could be an optical illusion prompted by your handlebars not positioned correctly. The handlebars sit on top rubber bushings and are prone to movement. A lot of guys will have a buddy hold the front end straight while they give the bars a good whack to center them. I prefer to loosen the hardware, center the bars, then tighten everything down.
 
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Old 11-24-2010, 05:41 PM
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They are prone to movement when worn .... bars are not designed to move
 
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Old 11-24-2010, 05:48 PM
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Some bikes Ive had was like that, All I did was loosen the risers and the bolts that are on the lower tree in the back and have someone put there legs and hold the front wheel while you sit on the bike and move the bars right or left till everything looks staight then tighten all bolts...Crash
 
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Even my old gal will track straight looks symmetric sounds weird, test ride a new one then ask for the Big Boss.
 
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Old 11-24-2010, 07:53 PM
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Mine runs a straight line as well.
 
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Originally Posted by AusMongrel
Hmm Thanks guys. Mine is a 2010 FatBoy with less than 2000kms on it.

I have already emailed the dealer and told them I want it looked at.
That particular bike should track like a locomotive on rails, period!
 
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My 2000 superglide rides so crooked that I have lean off the ride side to track straight if i let go of the handlebars....I've also noticed that when I am relaxed and just cruisin, that my left leg is almost hugging the tank while my right leg is a few inches (3-4) off the tank.....it gets annoying on longer rides!!!
 
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Old 11-24-2010, 08:21 PM
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Mine goes straight when I let go of the bars ,
 


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