steering pull

  • noddy59
    noddy59
    13 years ago

    just took a 94 fatboy for a ride and was supprised when doing a u turn that the steering tended to pull towards the inside of the turn ., is this a normal trait for harleys or is there a problem with this bike ? , this was my first ride on a HD and loved it apart from that.

  • Underground
    Underground
    13 years ago
    Felt like it wanted to tuck the front wheel? Tyre pressure exacerbated by an unfamiliar bike...

    Happened to me regularly on sports bikes with sensitive steering geometry.

    Thats my guess.

  • noddy59
    noddy59
    13 years ago

    could be but current owner said it always did it ,so was wondering if this was sorta normal or just somthing with this model

  • FLHuTChU
    FLHuTChU
    13 years ago

     Sounds like the front tyre was well worn on the sides. All good when going straight but low speed turn and uéys will make it tip in even more. The thing is that the tyre might still look ok but it farked and needs replacing. 

  • Will67
    Will67
    13 years ago

     if all the above seem ok could be head stem bearnigs , wheel bearings or bent frame also check back wheel alighnment.

  • oneball
    oneball
    13 years ago
    Hi all...Sounds like rear tyre pressure to low.
  • noddy59
    noddy59
    13 years ago
    Thanks Fellas , been riding dirt bikes mostly for last 35 years but the same with them , lose the front and theres usally good reason for it .
    cheers Noddy.
  • noddy59
    noddy59
    13 years ago
    will be definltley try a few more