So,... I took the bike out the other day for a quick ride and I guess I've never really noticed this before but when i let both hands off the bars the bike instantly pulls hard to the left. I've never had a HD do this to me before they usually always track straight, actually all motorcycles that I've ridden track straight. So this is new to me and I don't like it, is this a problem that any of you are familiar with and also is there a way to fix it? Also please don't recommend the dealership I am more then capable and I don't want the dealer to screw me on a cost which they are more then famous for doing. Thanks for your help!

 

I too have a '12 Deluxe that pulls left when I let go of the bars. I carefully checked the rear wheel alignment and its OK. It might be from the clutch cable pushing right (counter steer). Good question.

 

It's your wheel alignment. Just checking the rear is not the answer. The manual describes proper alignment procedure.

Don't let anyone tell stories about weight on one side or other, that's dealership BS.

Nice color Deluxe!

 

Thanks wmprof... i however do not have a manual i believe I lost it,.. does anyone or would anyone please share the proper alignment procedures with me.

Thanks!

 

Here's what my manual says about alignment (Ch 2.14):

Only a Harley-Davidson dealer should perform vehicle
alignment. Improper alignment can adversely affect stability
and handling, which could result in death or serious
injury. (00060a)
1. Verify wheels are true to specifications. See 2.11 TRUING
LACED WHEEL or 2.12 DISC RIM RUNOUT.
2. Check steering head bearing adjustment and adjust if
necessary. See 1.17 STEERING HEAD BEARINGS:
ALL BUT FLSTSC or 1.18 STEERING HEAD BEARINGS:
FLSTSC.
3. Check that center of rear axle is equidistant from the
center of the rear fork pivot shaft. Check measurements
on both sides of vehicle. The measurement must be
equal to within 1/32 in. (0.794 mm) on both sides of vehicle.
Adjust if necessary.

 

My Fatboy did the same thing...Mine was a broken pinch bolt on the right fork causing it to back out( become longer). Check your fork bolts and fork lengths

 

That.

 

Not sure if it could be that at all bought the bike used before winter and it only has 387 miles on it now which I put about 200 on it since winter. Do you think a pinch bolt could be broken already with such low miles on it??

 

Clutch cable makes sense good call never considered that.

 

Here you go -

http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/downl...e%20Simple.pdf