2014 breakout alignment/frame issues
So after riding it some more and letting go of the bars the bike is going straight. I guess what my issue is which might be me being to **** but I don't know is that when I'm going straight my forks aren't straight. They look like they are turned slightly to the right. I've adjusted the risers, bars and all but still doesn't look straight when I ride.
I think you basically have the same frame as the rocker, which I have. If so, the back and front wheels were designed and built slightly off center on purpose. Once you get used to it, in about three thousand miles of riding for me, you become one with the bike and don't even notice. I have forty five k miles on mine and it is fine.
As someone else noted though, make sure your back wheel is aligned correctly with the frame...there are a few ways to do this and its not hard.
Just for jollies though, I'll take a peak at my welds...
As someone else noted though, make sure your back wheel is aligned correctly with the frame...there are a few ways to do this and its not hard.
Just for jollies though, I'll take a peak at my welds...
So after riding it some more and letting go of the bars the bike is going straight. I guess what my issue is which might be me being to **** but I don't know is that when I'm going straight my forks aren't straight. They look like they are turned slightly to the right. I've adjusted the risers, bars and all but still doesn't look straight when I ride.
1. The handle bar seems a little off center as in its not straight, pointing slighly to the right by whisker when the wheel is straight. I have the reach bar installed so the angle feels more prominant than it is
2. bike seems to lean to the left slightly, meaning if i let go of right hand/grip, bike wants to lean or go towards the left
Any tips would be gratly appreciated and may save me time of researching the issues and fix.
TIA
Not sure about the handle bar angle, but leaning to the left slightly might be a normal thing, unless it is excessive and you have to struggle to keep the bike straight. Big part of that has to do with the fact that the left (primary) side of the bike is so bulky so that might put things out of balance a bit. Even you can notice that the rear engine cylinder head protrudes more under the tank on the right side than the left, maybe it was by design to balance things out 
Did you replace your stock headers and exhaust? that would shave significant weight off the right side of the bike as well. But get your handle bar aligned, that would be abnormal.
Did you replace your stock headers and exhaust? that would shave significant weight off the right side of the bike as well. But get your handle bar aligned, that would be abnormal.
i bought pre-owned with 6k miles.
yes the headers are no longer stock. It has Basani Radial Sweepers (like V&H big radius but shorter) which are IMO lighter than the usual 2in2 exhausts due to shorter length.
Screaming Eagle Big Sucker.
Reach Handle bar and curved (closer) riser
RSD (chrome) Side Mount License Plate
2" lowered (ouch our roads)
I am half way around the globe no dealers here.. have to do our own research and get to it. any tips on straightening the handle would be appreciated
yes the headers are no longer stock. It has Basani Radial Sweepers (like V&H big radius but shorter) which are IMO lighter than the usual 2in2 exhausts due to shorter length.
Screaming Eagle Big Sucker.
Reach Handle bar and curved (closer) riser
RSD (chrome) Side Mount License Plate
2" lowered (ouch our roads)
I am half way around the globe no dealers here.. have to do our own research and get to it. any tips on straightening the handle would be appreciated
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