Steering pulls to the same side of the curve.

wolfgrw · 08-25-2009, 10:02 AM

Hi! I had a fall a few months ago. The bike was parked up till now. But i'm noticing a "pulling" of the front wheel when i lean to a curve to the same side of the same curve. It's a strong pull since i have to push the handle to the opposite side to maintain control. I have no "dead center".
Can anyone help?

Best regards!

02 VFR Rider · 08-25-2009, 10:30 AM

sounds like alignment
link below.

How to Check Motorcycle Wheel alignment | eHow.com

instead of string you can use 2 pcs of metal as long as they are straight.

more complicated link

Chassis Alignment Basics

Rollin_Again · 08-25-2009, 11:01 AM

You should also check the tire for signing of cupping and/or scalloping.

Regards,
Rollin

Action · 08-25-2009, 12:08 PM

I've used the method outlined in 02's link and it works well. An easy way to see large alignment problems is have someone sit on the bike and point the front wheel to what they perceive is straight ahead while you sit on your butt in front of the bike. Most of the time, you'll be able to see if something is out of alignment.

Action

deepdish · 08-25-2009, 12:58 PM

go the other way..

wolfgrw · 08-25-2009, 05:41 PM

Hadn't had the time to try it out, tomorrow i will try it.
Thank you all!!

SLOVFR · 08-25-2009, 11:10 PM

I had a pull on my bike and head shake issues. Turned out to be bent fork tubes. Replaced the tubes with some good ones and like riding a different bike! Ofcourse try the straightening method first.

wolfgrw · 09-14-2009, 04:50 AM

Maybe next week...

Thanks once again!

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08-25-2009, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
wolfgrw Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: 09-14-2009 04:50 AM Posts: 11 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Steering pulls to the same side of the curve. Hi! I had a fall a few months ago. The bike was parked up till now. But i'm noticing a "pulling" of the front wheel when i lean to a curve to the same side of the same curve. It's a strong pull since i have to push the handle to the opposite side to maintain control. I have no "dead center". Can anyone help? Best regards!

08-25-2009, 10:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
02 VFR Rider Uber Guru Join Date: Jan 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 03:03 PM Location: MA My Ride: 02 RC 46 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,029 Thanks: 141 Thanked 83 Times in 76 Posts	sounds like alignment link below. How to Check Motorcycle Wheel alignment \| eHow.com instead of string you can use 2 pcs of metal as long as they are straight. more complicated link Chassis Alignment Basics __________________ Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion ZG dbl bbl, semi gutted stock exhust " The Chip " power mod, 19mm tail riser and cool red grips

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Action Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 07:06 PM Location: Albuquerque - Find Me! My Ride: 2004 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 762 Thanks: 32 Thanked 60 Times in 54 Posts	I've used the method outlined in 02's link and it works well. An easy way to see large alignment problems is have someone sit on the bike and point the front wheel to what they perceive is straight ahead while you sit on your butt in front of the bike. Most of the time, you'll be able to see if something is out of alignment. Action __________________ 2004 VFR: Heil Bars, BMC, 2 Bros, Fender Elim, Heated Grips, +2 rear sprocket, DID gold chain, PCIII, Delkevic Headers. Tires- Pilot Road 2CT's The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. - Bertrand Russell "Sorry Baby, I had to crash that Honda" - Pulp Fiction

09-14-2009, 04:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
wolfgrw Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: 09-14-2009 04:50 AM Posts: 11 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Still haven't got the time to do it!! Maybe next week... Thanks once again!

08-25-2009, 11:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rollin_Again Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: Today 04:32 AM Location: Duluth, GA My Ride: 2007 VFR800 RWB (For Sale) 1993 VFR750 (9000 miles)1993 VFR750 (Parts Bike) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 684 Thanks: 6 Thanked 95 Times in 64 Posts	You should also check the tire for signing of cupping and/or scalloping. Regards, Rollin

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deepdish Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Last Online: 11-14-2009 02:30 AM Location: Away from a bunch of cowards that talk behind your back and can't talk to your face..scumbags My Ride: 6th gen blues white red black yellow silver Posts: 988 Thanks: 10 Thanked 49 Times in 41 Posts	go the other way..

08-25-2009, 05:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
wolfgrw Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: 09-14-2009 04:50 AM Posts: 11 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hadn't had the time to try it out, tomorrow i will try it. Thank you all!!

08-25-2009, 11:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
SLOVFR Uber Guru Join Date: Oct 2006 Last Online: 11-16-2009 01:41 PM Location: Pismo Beach Ca. - Find Me! My Ride: 97 vfr 750 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,883 Thanks: 61 Thanked 84 Times in 63 Posts	I had a pull on my bike and head shake issues. Turned out to be bent fork tubes. Replaced the tubes with some good ones and like riding a different bike! Ofcourse try the straightening method first.

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