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04-08-10, 10:46 AM
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ZX6 likes to left not so much to the right?
Hi,
As the title says the bike will fall into a left corner but not so much to right almost like the steering damper is turnt up high, but obviously it isn't, I have new tyres fitted 185 miles ago. Any ideas? |
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04-08-10, 10:49 AM
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Re: ZX6 likes to left not so much to the right?
Wheel alignment?
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04-08-10, 10:52 AM
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Re: ZX6 likes to left not so much to the right?
Which side do you dress to?
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04-08-10, 11:22 AM
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Re: ZX6 likes to left not so much to the right?
Only thing I can think of is forks twisted in the yokes.
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04-08-10, 12:08 PM
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Re: ZX6 likes to left not so much to the right?
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04-08-10, 02:51 PM
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Re: ZX6 likes to left not so much to the right?
Sounds more like the back wheel. Ride at about 30mph, shut the throttle and take your hands off the bars. If it goes consistently to one side then it's the back wheel. Turn the chain adjuster a full turn to move the wheel spindle back on that side. e.g. if it wanders right, the right hand end of the spindle needs to go back a bit. Try again, etc.
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04-08-10, 02:56 PM
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Re: ZX6 likes to left not so much to the right?
Better yet measure the alignment.
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04-08-10, 02:57 PM
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Re: ZX6 likes to left not so much to the right?
I find it easier to **** up measurements than just to ride it!
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04-08-10, 02:59 PM
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Re: ZX6 likes to left not so much to the right?
Just take a vernier between the swingarm edge and the adjuster block on each side. Or tape measure between swingarm pivot and axle.
Quick verification before changing things, especially things which can make chains jump off...
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04-08-10, 03:00 PM
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Re: ZX6 likes to left not so much to the right?
Wheel alignment. Easiest way is to measure as YC has indicated
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