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Unstable left hand turns ???

Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 7:38 pm
by reds
Bike has been riding fine recently, planninghaving on giving it a full service next weekend. The last time I rode it though was having issues turning left.

Basically I put the bike into the corner and it felt as though the wheel was folding under the bike. It didnt happen when i turned right. Its difficult to explain, but it felt as though the wheel was loose, but as i said, only turning left, right turns felt normal

have looked at wheel since and it is firmly bolted in there - any ideas ? maybe a wheel bearing ? or problem with left fork leg ???

Re: Unstable left hand turns ???

Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 7:54 pm
by cargo
What you tyre look like the road camber can cause more wear on one side and maybe make it feel like it's about to tuck under

Re: Unstable left hand turns ???

Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 7:54 pm
by Scott221
Or maybe your fork seal has gone?

Re: Unstable left hand turns ???

Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 8:17 pm
by reds
tyres look fine, not sure if it may be fork seal Have some spare so may well just replace them? i hear its a nightmare !

bit of oil on the fork legs, suppose this could well be it ???

Re: Unstable left hand turns ???

Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 8:20 pm
by Scott221
Unless you've recently bled the brakes or something. Front end wanting to wash out and oil on the fork legs would leed me to believe thats what it is.

Re: Unstable left hand turns ???

Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 10:44 am
by tk400
I would have a real good look at the swingarm bearings. If they have anyplay it will have that effect. best to check it with 2 people as it is easy to miss. Have one person apply lateral force whilst you place your finger between the frame and swingarm up at the bearing boss on either side and feel for play. cheers

regards TK400