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Old 11-02-2005, 10:17 PM
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I have a 2005 Roadking Classic the pulls to the left, into on coming traffic. I can correct the pull by leaning to the right but shouldn’t it go straight with out leaning? I have tried taking everything out of the saddlebags to balance out the bike and it still does it. Does any one have any ideas?
 
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Old 11-02-2005, 10:22 PM
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Has the wheels been pulled off? Has this just started or been doing it?
 
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Old 11-02-2005, 10:29 PM
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That is a very common problem on the dresser models. If you search this forum, you will find many postings. One fix I found was adjusting the clutch cable. Mine appears to rub on the crashbar and put tension on it. If you pull your cable upwards to hold more slack near the handle bars, it will straighten you out.

HD needs to fix the problem, but that is a relatively easy fix.

Don't pull the wheels....check the other postings and check your clutch cable
 
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Get a service manual and check the alignment of the rear wheel. Follow the instructions in the manual to a "T".
 
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Old 11-02-2005, 10:38 PM
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The bike has pulled scents the day I pick it up at the dealer brand new
 
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Old 11-02-2005, 10:42 PM
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The 2005 models are self-aligning according to the service manual
 
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Ahh yes. Back in the lime light again. This was a very hot topic a couple months ago. There is a long thread about it. Oddly enough, after I replaced my stock handlebars, I haven’t had any pulling to the left. Mine would almost dump to the left, when I let go. Now I can let go and it tracks straight. Go figure.


 
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The 2005 models are self-aligning according to the service manual

Ya, Mine is self alighning also, took a large bungee cord and put on right side down to engine guard and can ride for hours reading maps ect and its straight as an arrow lol. figure its like the cruise control or maybe auto pilot lol.
 
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cbrunson, what bars did you put on your bike. I like the look.
 
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Old 11-03-2005, 03:37 PM
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ORIGINAL: navyman

cbrunson, what bars did you put on your bike. I like the look.
Heritage bars
 


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