Pulls to the right

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Hi, apologies if this has been covered. The search function just hangs at the mo,.
So whilst riding no-hands the bike is pulling to the right. Rear adjusters spot on. Forks ok.
Anything else i can check?

Thanks

Pat
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[Alexio]

In my opinion you shouldn't be riding too often without your hands but I can't think of what it could be. When ever I've tried it, to get my bike to go straight (being obviously a question of balance) I've realised I wasn't sitting on my bike in an entirely central way. Who knows, maybe the centre of gravity on your bike isn't where it's supposed to be? Otherwise, excessively worn tires in a certain way? Weird aerodynamics pushing on your handle bars in a certain way? Just a complete stab in the dark for you.

[yen_powell]

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Noticed it whilst coasting downhill and adjusting velcro on gloves. I can ride no-hands fine, corners etc
Maybe the frame's twisted or headstock bent, but to the eye they look good.
Used a vernier gauge to measure the rear adjustment just incase they were stamped wrong

Pat
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[That_Hornet]

More weight on the right?

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

[Speedy3]

it wouldnt be cause roundabouts are putting more wear on the right hand side of the tyre? so its got a slight lean to right?

i've just put 2 new tyres on mine today, before it used to pull to right, now its fine? dont know if it be the same for you ??
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[Ariel Badger]

Get the wheels between two straight edges and measure the gaps at the front in four places to see if the alignment is out.
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[yen_powell]

[Martay]

is it possible the road was uneven? Lorry tracks in the road or a worn surface? Stab in the dark...
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[Martay]

is it possible the road was uneven? Lorry tracks in the road or a worn surface? Stab in the dark...
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

[bikedemon99]

let us know when you find out, can only be wheel alignment if the bike and you are balanced, forks ok?
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Funny what you find when searching

[Ariel Badger]

Offset frames seems bollox unless its intention was to pull a sidecar. Best keep the wheels in line IMHO.
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

[virus]

possible bent swingarm, mine did the same when the swingarm was nackered.


Cheers
John
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stinkwheel Well I just had my hands up a pigs fanny. Which makes your concerns pale into insignificance.

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

Ta people.

I did the string thing and it was way out. The adjusters were lying so summat else must be amiss. (like virus mentioned, maybe bent swingarm)
All lined up now and rides fine. No hands it still wanders to the right, but barely noticeable.

Pat
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[Ariel Badger]

Never trust adjusters, a mil out at the back is a mile out at the front.
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

S'all good learning eh teach.
Gotta say this mechanicing lark is very enjoyable, even for someone with a handfull of thumbs. Infact i'm looking forward to when my clutch goes


Pat
Yearning for snap-on
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