Handling issue

Started by Easy Drifter, October 06, 2022, 20:11:40 PM

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Easy Drifter

replaced head bearings with All Balls and tires with Michelin Commander III Cruisers, bike has never handled better!

2002 Drifter 800
2020 Custom 900
2023 Bolt R-Spec

Pete

It sounds like a head bearing problem to me. Could be over tight / brinelled, or even loose. I suggest a strip and inspection.

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gwilki

My new-to-me 1999 1500 had strange handling issues and it turned out that the wheels were out of true. I found a good "spoke guy" and he put every to rights. It may be worth a look??

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Easy Drifter

'02 800 model, when riding, anything off center the bike wants to turn to either side.Heavy feeling, counter steering needed to correct.

Tire pressures are correct, head and wheel bearings have been checked for noise and looseness.

Everything seems right but the front end feels like crap.

Any ideas?

2002 Drifter 800
2020 Custom 900
2023 Bolt R-Spec

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