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Geoff · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:53 pm Post subject: Steering Pulls Left

My '94 RS pulls to the left when I'm cornering. It happens only when I'm turning and cornering left. There is no pull when I turn right or go straight. I checked the tire pressure. The tire thread shows no unusual wear pattern. Any idea what's happening?
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2000 R1100RT
2008 H-D Electra Glide Ultra Classic

owrstrich · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:37 pm Post subject:

hello geoff...

im trying to get the visual on exactly what pulls to the lefts is when turning left...

need more info...

j o
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Geoff · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:59 am Post subject:

Jo, the front wheel feels like it wants to flop left or turn in sharply when I corner. I have to hold it back. Could the forks be out of alignment?
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2000 R1100RT
2008 H-D Electra Glide Ultra Classic

Jim · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:30 pm Post subject: pulls left

Geoff - have you or anyone else changed the front tire or done any work on the front end recently? When did the problem start?
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

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Stoked Steve · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:04 pm Post subject:

I'm guessing the normal extra wear on the left side of the front tire (due to our road crown) is creating a tendancy to "fall" left more quickly than right.

How's your your front tire profile look? \_/
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Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

Geoff · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:32 am Post subject:

I took a close look at my front tire and noticed this pattern: \__/

Is this pattern caused by the road crown? I inflate the tire to 40 psi. The tire thead looks fine, with a few thousand miles left.

A dealer replaced my fork seals a few months ago. However, the front end had a tendency to "fall" left before the repair.
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2000 R1100RT
2008 H-D Electra Glide Ultra Classic