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Old 10-07-2013 | 04:29 PM
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I have a 2012 heritage and its been in the dealership workshop for a month now, it pulls me to the left side when I'm riding, they told me that they tried everything but still the same problem occurred. They told me last night that they contacted HD the Montserrat company but still no response. Anyone have same problem ?
 
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Old 10-07-2013 | 04:34 PM
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On my Slim, Yes.
Dyna , No.
 
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Old 10-07-2013 | 04:49 PM
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So what did u do ??
 
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Old 10-07-2013 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by fxdx2k
On my Slim, Yes.
Dyna , No.
Mine doesn't actually "pull" to the left, I can't feel anything at the bars but if I let go it will drift left...
I haven't really done anything about it, as it doesn't seem to affect handling or tire wear.
From reading here it sounds as if it's common though, like the rear tire being off center under the fender...
 

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Old 10-07-2013 | 06:47 PM
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Are you sure you're sitting in the middle of the seat?
 
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Old 10-07-2013 | 06:47 PM
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My FB drifts to the left as well.

Theory - the arch in the road. Meaning there there is slightly more road contact on the left side of the tire. I've been meaning to test this out by riding on the wrong side.
 
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Old 10-07-2013 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jam436
Mine doesn't actually "pull" to the left, I can't feel anything at the bars but if I let go it will drift left...
I haven't really done anything about it, as it doesn't seem to affect handling or tire wear.
From reading here it sounds as if it's common though, like the rear tire being off center under the fender...
+1 on all three points.

My 2012 Heritage doesn't pull but it will drift left only if I let go of the handlebars. The greater the speed, the stronger the drift. At 70 mph, I can't lean right enough to counter the drift.

I haven't done anything about it either since there is no outward effects on the tires. I just don't release the handlebars while moving (not that there is a reason to do so anyway).

I do recall a thread about this in the past. I believe it is somewhat common.
 
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Old 10-07-2013 | 06:55 PM
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Same with my Slim. No tugging at the bars while riding but if I let go... It goes left. I thought new wheels would change it, but it's actually a bit worse if I let go of the bars (18 inch Invader wheels with Pirelli Night Dragons).
 
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Old 10-07-2013 | 07:10 PM
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Maybe we should all enter NASCAR...
 
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Old 10-07-2013 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Camel_KSA
So what did u do ??
Just figured it to be some kinda flaw on the slim that makes them drift. No big deal. I can no hand the Dyna all day long. Makes it my special ride.
 


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