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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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When I let go of my handlebars on my '07 RK Classic, it pulls pretty hard to the left. Is that normal?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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I've been looking for the answer to that question for a long time. Seems like a lot of us have the same problem but nobody has the answer.
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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riding with no hands isnt normal!!! J/K
 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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Mine rides great with no hands, lock down the throttle and lean back, can go for awhile but, the throttle gets loose and have to retighten
 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 01:35 AM
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I really think it is the clutch cable pushing the front wheel to the right and the bike naturally goes to the left. Kinda like that counter steer thing.
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 01:46 AM
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Mine pulls left as well and many do experience a slight lean to that side.
 
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Mine does the same thing. Read a lot of theories on this problem, but no definite fix. It's always to the left.
 
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Weight distribution is one factor.
 
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I had the same problem with my 77 shovel, I just threw a bunch of tools in the right saddlebag. Problem solved!
 
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Is your left foot bigger??
 
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