Steering pulls to the same side of the curve.

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  1. wolfgrw

    wolfgrw New Member

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    Hi! I had a fall a few months ago. The bike was parked up till now. But i'm noticing a "pulling" of the front wheel when i lean to a curve to the same side of the same curve. It's a strong pull since i have to push the handle to the opposite side to maintain control. I have no "dead center".
    Can anyone help?

    Best regards!
     


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    You should also check the tire for signing of cupping and/or scalloping.

    Regards,
    Rollin
     


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    I've used the method outlined in 02's link and it works well. An easy way to see large alignment problems is have someone sit on the bike and point the front wheel to what they perceive is straight ahead while you sit on your butt in front of the bike. Most of the time, you'll be able to see if something is out of alignment.

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    go the other way..
     


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    Hadn't had the time to try it out, tomorrow i will try it.
    Thank you all!!
     


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    I had a pull on my bike and head shake issues. Turned out to be bent fork tubes. Replaced the tubes with some good ones and like riding a different bike! Ofcourse try the straightening method first.
     


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    Still haven't got the time to do it!!

    :eek:
    Maybe next week...

    Thanks once again!
     


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