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Old 05-14-2007, 07:01 PM
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Is there any reason my '06 RK Classic leans/swerves to the left when I take my hands off the steering bar (with cruise engaged)? It does not seem to happen at any other time. In order to run straight (with no hands), I need to shift my weight way over to the right - is this normal? Does the bike weigh more on the left as opposed to the right due to the primary? Or could I have an other issue? Air pressure is good, and wheels seem to be aligned.
Any help here will be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old 05-14-2007, 11:16 PM
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My 07 roadking does the same thing.I gotta lean right to stay straight.It is kinda nice though,you can pull out andpass cars hands free......
 
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Old 05-14-2007, 11:46 PM
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Default RE: Roadking balance issues?

Please do oanother test. What you described can't happen...drifting only with the cruise on, just can't happen. Just answered another post about RKC drift. Mine does it and so do most other RKC's. As of yet I haven't heard a good explaination.
 
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Old 05-15-2007, 12:03 AM
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Default RE: Roadking balance issues?

I was just going to post this same question tonight. I have a 2000 RKC and it drifts to the left when I take my hands off the bars. Is this really an issue with all RKC's? I guess I'm releived if that's the case. Any other opinions out there?
 
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Old 05-15-2007, 12:04 AM
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Default RE: Roadking balance issues?

My 06 takes off to the left too. My brothers 07 rk goes straight as an arrow. It's in the alignment,
 
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Old 05-15-2007, 05:58 AM
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Default RE: Roadking balance issues?

Or perhaps you are not sitting straight in the saddle?
 
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Old 05-15-2007, 06:15 AM
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Default RE: Roadking balance issues?

Put your heavy tools in the right side saddlebag that should compisate for it.
 
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Old 05-15-2007, 07:52 AM
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Default RE: Roadking balance issues?

my 04 Road King does it as well
 
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Old 05-15-2007, 08:46 AM
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Default RE: Roadking balance issues?

I have an 06 RKC and have no problems at all. I agree with the comment on putting your heavy stuff in the right saddle bag. I had a problem with my 03 RKC that was caused by overloading the left saddle bag.
 
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Old 05-15-2007, 08:50 AM
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Default RE: Roadking balance issues?

My '06 RK Classic goes left also, but not too drastic... Get the wind just right and it's straight.

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