Roadking balance issues?
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Tourer
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Roadking balance issues?
Is there any reason my '06 RK Classic leans/swerves to the left when I take my hands off the steering bar (with cruise engaged)? It does not seem to happen at any other time. In order to run straight (with no hands), I need to shift my weight way over to the right - is this normal? Does the bike weigh more on the left as opposed to the right due to the primary? Or could I have an other issue? Air pressure is good, and wheels seem to be aligned.
Any help here will be greatly appreciated.
Any help here will be greatly appreciated.
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RE: Roadking balance issues?
Please do oanother test. What you described can't happen...drifting only with the cruise on, just can't happen. Just answered another post about RKC drift. Mine does it and so do most other RKC's. As of yet I haven't heard a good explaination.
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RE: Roadking balance issues?
I was just going to post this same question tonight. I have a 2000 RKC and it drifts to the left when I take my hands off the bars. Is this really an issue with all RKC's? I guess I'm releived if that's the case. Any other opinions out there?
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RE: Roadking balance issues?
Put your heavy tools in the right side saddlebag that should compisate for it.
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RE: Roadking balance issues?
I have an 06 RKC and have no problems at all. I agree with the comment on putting your heavy stuff in the right saddle bag. I had a problem with my 03 RKC that was caused by overloading the left saddle bag.
