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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by lucky, Sep 12, 2012.

  1. lucky

    lucky Active Member

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    what could be making my 06 softtail pull to the left even up the crown in the road.
    lucky, Sep 12, 2012
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    If only on crown it could be the road , if not check neck bearing & spokes in front wheel to make sure there tight , air in tires can do the same
    cowboy, Sep 12, 2012
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    Have you done any work on the bike just before this started. Change tire,front or rear,Wuorked on shocks.forks,lowered bike? Could be VERY serious.Get it fixd. If ya gotta go to a shop do it.
    charlie46, Sep 12, 2012
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    dealership put new rear tire on when i bought the bike.
    lucky, Sep 13, 2012
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    seems as tho they didnt align the tire...take it back.
    eieio4tn, Sep 13, 2012
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    Don't those Harley mechanics go to school? I'm always hearing of basic things they don't do or don't do right.
    joshbob, Sep 13, 2012
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    A lot of them are kid's right outta school...Dealerships pay peanuts and can't keep a good wrench...Today's "Techs" are mostly replacement junkies...:rolleyes:
    Lucifer, Sep 13, 2012
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    Bingo !
    charlie46, Sep 13, 2012
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    I call them parts changers for the most part , they do have some good wrenches at one of the dealers here :D
    cowboy, Sep 13, 2012
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