Tracking true with hands off
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Livermore, CA
I have always had to play with the alignment of my rear wheel going a quarter turn with the belt adjustment on either side (being careful with the belt tension) until I got it to track straight.
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If you have heavy ( truck) traffic on the roads you ride, you'll find the road gets slight ruts. Most if not all roads are crowned for water drainage.
Your wheels 'could' be off bias I suppose.. but usually not from the factory.. or one would think.
FWIW.. mine tracks slightly left.. need to lean to the right to get it stay straight.
Your wheels 'could' be off bias I suppose.. but usually not from the factory.. or one would think.
FWIW.. mine tracks slightly left.. need to lean to the right to get it stay straight.
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Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Dallas, TX
Both Harley's I have owned tracked left after the tire was broken in. If you look at your rear tire, it might be worn more on the left side due to the crowning of the roads. I also think I naturally sit more to one side of the bike than the other.
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Mine wants to run a littel bit left when I let go of the bars (I've only tried at low speeds BTW). Not a big deal to me I basically never ride with no hands (except to do this check!) so I don't worry about. I have experienced zero issues regarding vibrations or stability so I don't agonize over it.