Touring tracking
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From: Bloomfield, NM
RE: Touring tracking
My '95 Roadking pulled to the left a little, but not so much that I couldn't center it with a body shift. My EG Classic and the wife's Heritage will go for miles hands free.
Regards,
Bill
Regards,
Bill
Cruiser
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RE: Touring tracking
My 06 Ultra is perfect! I can set the cruise, And light a cigarette, get a drink of water,etc. Only on smooth roads, and I keep an eye out for debris, roadkill,etc. It is balanced perfect. Like an old Schwinn 10 speed!
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From: Vermont
RE: Touring tracking
ORIGINAL: Cowracer
'cause they think the conservatives are ruining this country?
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Tim
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I've asked it before and I'll ask it again "why do all the bikes pull left"?
Gary D.
I've asked it before and I'll ask it again "why do all the bikes pull left"?
Gary D.
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Tim
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From: Lincolnton, NC
RE: Touring tracking
That`s why a lot of bike builders go with right side drive, to balance out the bike.
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.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Severna Park, Maryland 21146
RE: Touring tracking
My '05 ultra pulls slightly to the left also. We had a lot of discussions here last year on this subject. If I remember correctly, it has to do with alignment and not all shops know how to correct it. If mine were pulling hard I would be concerned.
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From: St George, UT
RE: Touring tracking
My '02 Ultra tracks straight down the road too. My tech says that mis-alignment is impossible because conical spacers are used to center the rear axle. My bike has always tracked true, now at 46,000 miles.
BTW, my right saddlebag contains tool kit and bungees, maybe a jacket. The left side is usually empty unless wifey comes with me.
BTW, my right saddlebag contains tool kit and bungees, maybe a jacket. The left side is usually empty unless wifey comes with me.
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From: St George, UT
RE: Touring tracking
Update: now at about 50,000 miles the bike isn't tracking true anymore. Every bump kicks it to the right a little. Accelerate in a right hand curve and it will tighten the turn. Straight ahead, cruise set at 40, and hands off, it veers right, In the twisties it will resist a left turn, and dive into a right turn. Tech has checked engine mounts, axles, spokes and says all is well there. Next will come swing arm bushings, steering neck bearings. Will post the result.