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Road King Handling
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smt57
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Posted: 07/11/08 07:17 PM
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I have a Harley Road King classic 2000. When riding It feels like the bike is tilted about 3 degrees to the left. It has been this way since I got it. Has never been down. same with new and old tires. I can sit more to the right side of the seat and it runs straight. without hands on bars it will run straight, done with safety in mind. has been checked to be sure of proper alignment. any ideas welcome. thanks
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striker77
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Posted: 07/12/08 12:53 PM
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Road King? Thought this was a Sportbike forum.
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smt57
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Posted: 07/12/08 09:38 PM
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Do we have a sportbike forum policeman now. Just asked a simple question Could apply to sport bikes as well.
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striker77
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Posted: 07/20/08 10:25 AM
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No, not the police. But yeah, this is a sportbike forum. Judging by all the good answers you got, i guess it proves my point.
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shidhedd
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Posted: 07/20/08 08:09 PM
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Perhaps you can put a twelve pack of bud in your right saddle bag and consider it fixed! If that doesn't fix it drink the 12 pack and then test out the handling again. Then try a full case. You'll get it sooner or later.
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IBdesmo
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Posted: 07/30/08 12:49 AM
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Road King handling? Hmmmm, last I checked the Road King weighs in over 800 pounds. So handling is pretty much out of the question. However, not to be a dick, it sounds like your alignment front to rear might be off. Harley's have a weird mounting system with their engine, transmission, and swing arm. The whole assembly can shift (kinda like Yaw) as one piece. Misaligning the rear wheel to the front. The service manual has a way of checking this, a crude way but effective. You should first make sure your Wheels/Tires are aligned. If the bike is pulling or falling in one direction that could very well be the culprit. Not having a case of beer in the right side saddle bag may also be the case. Pun intended!
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Posted: 06/24/09 04:56 AM
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You can't use Road King and handling in the same sentance!
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