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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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Assuming you have ridden it this way ? Did the bike feel different on left or right turns. an out of alignment rear tire will handle better to one side.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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I didn't notice any difference but will pay more attention the next time I'm on the bike. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 03:25 AM
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the rears have an offset from the factory i think
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 128auto
I had more than 5 people pointed at my fender in the past and said the wheel is off center, it sounds stupid but the rear fender is mounted slightly off center from the factory, it's a Harley!
+ 1 AUTO, i have the same issue here. Not to bad, but it is a little off to the left. Tire very close to fender on belt side as compared to brake side. No worries, everything is running true!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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offset to the belt side is factory spec. depends on the softail model as to how far. steve
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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mine to, even though this thread is several months old.
 
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