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07-21-2017, 05:45 AM

texashillcountry

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Originally Posted by HarleyHappy

Look at video on youtube from Delby's Garage I believe on how to straighten front end out he did it on a Hyabusa I think but its all the same. I had an issue with my HD softail classic and did what he said and it worked perfectly.

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07-21-2017, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Panheader

I guess i should have said the front wheel is turned slightly to the right when the bars are pointed straight forward. Been this way since i got it. Maybe previous oner hit a curb or something.

Once you get the axle in, the wheel is straight with the trees...the bars are crooked...common problem.

Replacing the riser bushings can help.

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07-21-2017, 06:44 AM

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Rotate the fork tube while it is still in the triple tree and see if that changes things. Also put a straight edge on the fork tubes for a down and dirty rough check for bent tube. YD

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07-21-2017, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom84FXST

Once you get the axle in, the wheel is straight with the trees...the bars are crooked...common problem.

Replacing the riser bushings can help.

This is the most common thing to see.

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07-21-2017, 11:09 PM

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Thanks all, got it straight....loosened it all up, front forks, axle, fender, calipers, bars.....maybe more work than needed but its all straight as an arrow now.