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HarrisBikeNut Brick Rider
Joined: 28 Nov 2018 Posts: 26 Location: Lincolnshire, England
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 6:01 am Post subject: K1100RS handling - problem??? |
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Any other forum members have a K1100RS which “wanders†right when hands are taken off of the bars? Mine has always done it. Bike has been MOT tested twice by the same garage and the wheels are in line. Tyres are good, forks not leaking. I’ve read that having the rear hub on the right is a factor but I’ve two other Beemers and they are fine. Forks don’t appear twisted in the yokes. Can’t believe it’s a “natural†feature of the bike but is it?
Bob _________________ It's not the size of the dog in a fight, it's the size of fight in the dog. |
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Scott_Anderson Site Admin
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 3117 Location: Central Iowa, USA
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 11:08 am Post subject: |
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Hey Bob, Welcome...
As far as the wandering, there are a few factors at play here.
1. the head stock bearings. Does the steering feel smooth when moved side to side. Sometimes this can feel "notchy" either from a bad bearing/race, or dried out hardened grease. Are the bearings too tight/loose.
2. tires, tread wear(cupping)/balance/air pressure/size(width). Are the tires mounted evenly on the rim. Are there any broken belts in the tire.
3. road crown
4. bike loading, cargo, rider, passenger, etc... how is the weight distributed on the bike.
5. wheel bearings, both front and rear. More than likely are fine but...... they affect the alignment.
6. frame mounting to the motor. Is the frame square/true, has the bike been in an accident or drop that could have tweeked the frame out of square.
Wheel tracking is allowed to be off by 12mm positive or negative. _________________ Ride safe.
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Flying Duck PsyKotic Waterfowl
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 10082 Location: Bumf***, WA
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Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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I've never had a K that didn't pull to the right. If I had one that went straight THAT would worry me. _________________ 93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
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Dixie
Joined: 03 Feb 2017 Posts: 19 Location: CZ---Bohemia
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2018 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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Mine also pulls to the right. When the bike was new to me I was worried about it, but after talking to lots of other K11 owners confirmed that I wasnt alone - seems to be one of those ' its not a bug its a feature' things. _________________ ----------------------------------------------------------
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Grunter Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 30 Sep 2015 Posts: 367 Location: North East England
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 5:06 am Post subject: Pulling to the left or right |
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The original question was about the bike tending to wander over the roadway not pulling to the left or right. It is going right off topic.
However.
Can I suggest that in America where they drive on the 'wrong' side of the road where the natural camber is to the right this will tend to pull virtually any to the right if you remove your hands from the grips or steering wheel. In UK where we drive on the 'correct' side of the road, the camber is to the left and I have found all vehicles will tend to drift over to the left. In both cases, because generally on a good well engineered road the edges on the left or right (depending on which side you drive on) are lower than the centre to assist water drain off, this will naturally make any vehicle drift to the side.
But going back to the original question I will go for either the head bearings are too tight, or the opposite, where they are worn and will tend to index in the centre where a pit or depression can be generated over time. Taking up any slack will not cure a pitted bearing and it will have to be replaced.
I have owned a number of K bikes 3 x K100LT's and 3 x K1100LT's and in ALL cases I have found because of the extra load imposed by the heavy fairing on the front, the head bearings take a pounding and they will almost certainly need replacing around 35k to 40k miles. With similar bikes such as the K100RS/K1100RS this is generally not a problem but they will act in exactly the same way if they get worn or have a higher milage. Bad roads will exacerbate the problem of early wear. _________________ 1997 K1100LT
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Flying Duck PsyKotic Waterfowl
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 10082 Location: Bumf***, WA
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:14 am Post subject: |
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The first sentence of the OP says it "wanders" right.
Not all lanes in the US camber to the right. For example, on a divided multi-lane road the left lane will slope down to the left. _________________ 93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
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Grunter Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 30 Sep 2015 Posts: 367 Location: North East England
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 6:17 am Post subject: |
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Flying Duck wrote: | The first sentence of the OP says it "wanders" right.
Not all lanes in the US camber to the right. For example, on a divided multi-lane road the left lane will slope down to the left. |
For 'wanders' include 'drift'. I gave my experiences which will be different to anyone else, but includes all possibilities I have come accross _________________ 1997 K1100LT
1994 R1100RS |
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