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Old 05-09-2012, 03:35 PM
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I have a 81 FLH Classic and it seems to want to veer to the right slightly. What are some things I need to look for to determine WTF. Thanks
 
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Old 05-09-2012, 06:48 PM
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Are all the titty bars on the right side of the road?
 
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Old 05-09-2012, 11:10 PM
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When is the last time you checked your steering head and wheel alignment?
 
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Old 05-10-2012, 02:11 AM
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Wheel alignment or tweaked front end would be my first choices and wouldn't hurt to check the shocks , a bad one will act like a front end pulling or tweaked frame .
 
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This may sound dumb, but follow me. If you have checked the front and rear wheel alignment with a stringline, wheel bearings are good, no bend in the frame, and the handle bars are centered, check your riding position.
I had a buddy that was complaining about the exact same thing. Shortly thereafter, I was following him down the road and he was sitting a little right of center. His seat was putting him in that position, which caused his bike to veer right.
If you can't find any other plausable reason, have someone follow you for a few miles down the highway and see what they can see. (told you it was dumb)
 
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Thanks all, Im going to look at a couple of yer ideas
 
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Old 05-20-2012, 11:03 AM
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Make sure weight is equal in saddle bags. Do you have tool bag/ added weight in one bag and no weight in the other? Rear wheel/belt alignment. Swingarm bearings. With bearing problem you may also get wobble.
 
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