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Number of posts : 24 Location : Oklahoma Points : 824 Registration date : 2020-06-13
Subject: Tends to go left Fri Mar 19, 2021 5:27 pm
Question:
With the SW's front wheel raised in preparation to replace the fork oil, it swings —and fully stays— to the left. Even if turned fully back to the right, it immediately turns back to the left. Can anyone speak to this matter? Thanks.
JamieB Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 215 Age : 45 Location : North West UK Points : 4515 Registration date : 2011-02-01
Subject: Re: Tends to go left Fri Mar 19, 2021 5:43 pm
Has someone honestly asked this question!
Mech 1 twa Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 1289 Location : Allentown PA. Points : 3793 Registration date : 2016-01-02
Subject: Re: Tends to go left Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:01 pm
Now if you were below the equator it would be the opposite. Most likely the weigh of brake caliper or some cable, hose pulling don't worry about it. Who knows as long as everything is tight. Mine does the same thing.
Loosemarbles Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 1032 Location : South East England Points : 3287 Registration date : 2016-10-01
Subject: Re: Tends to go left Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:06 pm
It's gravity at work. The left hand side of the forks is heavier than the right side.
I find it very irritating when I'm working on the front end but there it is.
BroOKS2K9 Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 24 Location : Oklahoma Points : 824 Registration date : 2020-06-13
Subject: Re: Tends to go left Sat Mar 20, 2021 9:51 am
Great! Thanks to all who replied. ...won't think another moment about it.
Easyrider Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts : 1009 Age : 71 Location : HI Points : 3510 Registration date : 2015-12-18
Subject: Re: Tends to go left Sat Mar 20, 2021 3:09 pm
How many miles are on your Swing? There is a procedure to set the head bearing pre-load. You would need a fishing like scale. You measure a set amount pounds to turn the front wheel.
My 2002 Swing's head bearing had indents on the race from the ball bearings. Indents are normally created at the straight forward steering position.