Bagger wheel alignment, bike has a lean????
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First, check the steering head bearings if theyre too tight or uneven, it can cause a drift. Next, verify fork alignment (loosen triple clamps, compress forks, retorque). If the tank/dash looks crooked, the frame/swingarm alignment might be off measure swingarm pivot to axle on both sides.
For the rear wheel, if its trailing right, try adjusting the left axle cam (move it forward slightly to pull the wheel left). Small tweaks 1/8 turn at a time then test ride.
If none of that works, a laser alignment tool or dealer-level chassis check might be needed. If its still under warranty, push for a deeper inspection shouldnt drift that bad stock.
For the rear wheel, if its trailing right, try adjusting the left axle cam (move it forward slightly to pull the wheel left). Small tweaks 1/8 turn at a time then test ride.
If none of that works, a laser alignment tool or dealer-level chassis check might be needed. If its still under warranty, push for a deeper inspection shouldnt drift that bad stock.
Last edited by Roberto88; Jul 5, 2025 at 05:15 AM.
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Even in my manual for testing FALL AWAY for the front end, it states to remove the clutch cable from the fairing so as not to impart any slight push to the right due to the way the cable is routed.
It comes from the right side of the bike, across the frame to the left side at the front of the frame at approximately a 20* angle.
The flex of the cable to straighten itself puts a little pressure on the left side of the fairing towards the right.
Thereby putting the bike into a left turn configuration.
I've tried 10* on the right saddlebag, no joy.
I just don't take both hands off the bars.
It comes from the right side of the bike, across the frame to the left side at the front of the frame at approximately a 20* angle.
The flex of the cable to straighten itself puts a little pressure on the left side of the fairing towards the right.
Thereby putting the bike into a left turn configuration.
I've tried 10* on the right saddlebag, no joy.
I just don't take both hands off the bars.
All of mine has had that subtle pull to left
.if it isnt too huge or critical, I would leave it
.cpl good suggestions already given
.if it sems excessive, take it to dealer and have them test ride it to make sure.
either way, get that pizza and beer !
either way, get that pizza and beer !
Last edited by FUJILICIOUS; Jul 5, 2025 at 01:45 PM.
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I rode his bike and on a flat stretch of road with no crown and it leans to the left when you let go of the bars traveling in a straight line.
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