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Old 10-24-2017, 06:08 AM
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My 09 Road King does it too. I pulled the clutch cable like has been said here and it did help a lot but it still has a little lean to the left. I think the primary has something to do with it.
 
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Old 10-24-2017, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Vinnie64
Hello everyone. I riding a 2016 FLTRXS and I really love this bike. I’ve owned it since new. One problem is on a calm day, if I let go of the handle bars, the bike dives to the left. I’ve talked to another owner of one and they’re having the same problem. Harley says, nothing we can do. I would appreciate anybody's professional advise. Thank you.

Don't let go of the handle bars.
 
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Besides owning a democrat motorcycle, maybe frames are tweaked left to compensate for the roadway crown. That thought may not work for forum members who ride in the UK, India, Japan and Australia.
 
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NASCAR 68th anniversary model.

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My Softail tends to drift to the left. I figure it has to do with the 15# tool roll I keep in the left saddlebag. I’ve been going to try switching the tools to the other bag to test this, but I keep forgetting.
 
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Old 10-25-2017, 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by RHPAW
Put a roll of quarters in your right pocket.
Originally Posted by ve9aa
hahaha. that's EXACTLY what I was gonna say.

Sorry- no help to the OP
You guys must have big hands.
 
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