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tris123
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PostPosted: 07:07 - 04 Apr 2009    Post subject: Suzuki SV650 steering problem Reply with quote
I've recently been having some problems with my SV650 it wants to steer to the camber of the road also it feels like its riding on an angle eg not straight. Also when i pull my clutch lever in it feels like it becomes unstable i know it loses its torque and driving force but its like riding a bull most of the time.

Ive changed headstock bearings, forks are straight however the yokes have a small twist in them which make the right fork stick out to the right a little which i adjust by tightening the wheel axle.

The bike took a heavy hit in a field at 80 before i bought it but luckily the previous owner cushioned most of the fall and the frame seems stick as measurements either side are the same and fairings fit as they should. The rear wheel is aligned correctly and the front wheel is inline with that and neither of the brakes are binding.

so what do you lot recommend?
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lonner
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PostPosted: 07:16 - 04 Apr 2009    Post subject: Re: Suzuki SV650 steering problem Reply with quote
tris123 wrote:
I've recently been having some problems with my SV650 it wants to steer to the camber of the road also it feels like its riding on an angle eg not straight. Also when i pull my clutch lever in it feels like it becomes unstable i know it loses its torque and driving force but its like riding a bull most of the time.

Ive changed headstock bearings, forks are straight however the yokes have a small twist in them which make the right fork stick out to the right a little which i adjust by tightening the wheel axle.

The bike took a heavy hit in a field at 80 before i bought it but luckily the previous owner cushioned most of the fall and the frame seems stick as measurements either side are the same and fairings fit as they should. The rear wheel is aligned correctly and the front wheel is inline with that and neither of the brakes are binding.

so what do you lot recommend?



hi

you need to get the bike straight first

yokes should be straight not slightly twisted

check the swing arm and rear wheel too

get it checked buy someone who knows as you seem a bit lost and this is dangerous hth
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