Bob problem
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The throttle thumbscrew is great but new riders beware. Depending how tight you have it set in a panic stop situation you have to remember to close the throttle.
I tend to use mine only on the highway.
My Bob seems to track pretty straight at most speeds.
I tend to use mine only on the highway.
My Bob seems to track pretty straight at most speeds.
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I had the same problem with my FXDI, posted threads on this forum, some simple checks for you.
My actual problem was the forks and the mudguard of all things.
1. Are the fork tubes protruding at the same level at the top of the tripple tree
2. Is your back wheel adjusted evenly.
3. Loosen front guard and manipulate the front end (bounce it around) retighten guard.
4. Check tyre pressures
In the first instance take it back to the dealer. My right hand tube was actualy 6mm out more than the left.
Some others spoke of an engine mount......that lost me at the time.....the problem was solved before I got that far any way.
Hope this helps.....It could be the road as suggested by others..See how you go
My actual problem was the forks and the mudguard of all things.
1. Are the fork tubes protruding at the same level at the top of the tripple tree
2. Is your back wheel adjusted evenly.
3. Loosen front guard and manipulate the front end (bounce it around) retighten guard.
4. Check tyre pressures
In the first instance take it back to the dealer. My right hand tube was actualy 6mm out more than the left.
Some others spoke of an engine mount......that lost me at the time.....the problem was solved before I got that far any way.
Hope this helps.....It could be the road as suggested by others..See how you go
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RE: Bob problem
Bike should track straight with hands off the bars. Dealers are notorious for not taking the time to properly align the rear wheel. Take a coat hanger and straighten it out, then about 2 inches from the end, make a 90 degree bend. Grab a piece of electrical tape about an inch long. Go out to your bike. Look at the swingarm about 2 inches in front of the rear axle. You will see a tiny hole. Stick the end of the coat hanger in the hole and hold the flat part of the coat hanger over the end of your axle. Put the piece of tape on the coat hanger so the edge is right on top of the center of the axle. Now take coat hanger w/tape to the other side of the bike. Put the end in the hole again and check the position of the tape against your axle on the other side. Center position should match perfect. If it doesn't, your alignment is off. Even a small amount, like 1/8th of an inch will cause the bike to pull to one side.
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RE: Bob problem
Thank for the tips, I just examined my forks and one of the tubes is protruding about 3mm higher. I'll check the front fender and I'll take a look at the rear wheel as well. I appreciate the help fellas.
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