Whether it be the wheels or the drivetrain? Maybe it's my imagination or just the say I sit or hold my legs but while riding my bike feels like it lists ever so slighly to the right. Maybe its the road grade I don't know. Does anyone else ever feel like their bike leans a little while riding straight ahead?

 

I hope you get an answer. My 03 RKC falls off to the right and my 07 Ultra falls off to the left. Why?????

 

Ever ride a bicycle with no hands?

Let go ( very slowly ), oruse as little grip as possible on the handle bars, it should go straight. I know it's not safe but I let go all the time when coastingdown an exit ramp to give my hands a little break.

If it pulls just a little and your tires are wearing fine,I wouldn'tworry about it.If it starts to head for the ditch

 

Lets take a look at this.
when you are riding do you think you are sittimg in a perfect balanced position all the time. The bike and rider has to be in perfect balance with each other to run a perfect straight line. I can ride my Ultra with the cruise on for miles on end (not suggested in doing this) with my hands off the bars and it will run straight but if I move at all or lean slightly the bike will lean because of the weight transfer. 2 different bikes will react differently as far as the seat, road, tire wearing, or even how much weight is in each bag. So, if it pulls to one side slightly I would think you are fine. In you are not in line your tires will show it in how they wearing. They will most likely not last very long.

 

With a string line or lasers

 

Just lean more to the left...problem solved. [sm=jawdrop.gif]

 

I must be heavyer on my right side. All the bikes I have had drift right when I let go.

 

I'll just strap my junk to my other leg. That should do it.

 

I think HD's generally tend to drift left because of the weight and rotating mass of the primary gears and clutch on the left. I put my tools in my right saddle bag and it no longer drifts left.
A quick check on alignment is to measure from the swingarm pivot points to the center of the rear axle. Shouldn't be more than 1/32" off.

 

I came across this web site that has some really good information on alignment procedures. Good way to put your mind at ease if your wondering about your alignment.

http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/subpage14.html