You MC shouldn't drift to either side. Tell the dealer that you feel it is unsafe to ride the bike. If your car pulled to the left it would get fixed. I have a friend who has ridden his Heritage for 57 miles with no hands. It was fun to watch.

 

I would check the rear alignment and front engine turnbuckle for proper adjustment. If the rear axle alignment is out the rear wheel will point either right or left, which will affect tracking. If out of spec, the engine alignment will cause the rear wheel to track to the right or left of center, also causing the bike to pull one way or ther other. On my old RK I've never had any issues of this type or high-speed wobble, so I've never checked it.

 

I've asked it before and I'll ask it again "why do all the bikes pull left"?
Gary D.

 

Because the primary and belt drive are on the left. Just like your wheels act like a gyroscope, the primary and belt drive are acting like a gyroscope offcentered on the left side.

 

'cause they think the conservatives are ruining this country?
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Sorry, I couldn't help myself..

Tim

 

go to bikers-net.com and read the thread on true track. The article also tells you how to check the engine rear wheel alignment using two 8 foot flourecent bulbs.

 

It pulls left on mine and most other people's bikes. If your buddy's bike does not pull left than something is wrong with his alignment.

 

That`s why a lot of bike builders go with right side drive, to balance out the bike.
Put some weight in the right saddle bag, my 02

Want to add that if the bike veers bad there are probably other issues to check into.

 

Both my bikes will ride forever straight and true...

If I am below the crown of the road and there is nothing else acting on it.

While riding with no hands is somewhat dangerous it is a good way to determine whether or not there is a problem with steering geometry.

If the bike does not track it can mean several things. Head bearings could be dry or loose or too tight. Your front or rear tire could have uneven wear. You could have too much weight in one bag. The windshield could be tweaked etc.

If you put your bike up on a lift, the front wheel should come to center if the bike is level from side to side. While it is on the lift and the front wheel straight, you should be able to see that the outside of the rear tire is inline with the front. I use a laser pointer aimed right next to the side wall of the rear tire toward the front, should be whithin centimeters.

 

So, if my RK doesn't pull to the left, does that mean I have a problem?

Don't forget to check your clutch cable routing.