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Hi folks,
First time post so would like to say 'hello'. Bit of a strange problem I think so will try and explain as best I can. Have got an 02 SV650 s and have had it for about a year now. Have had no problems with it at all but a few months ago I took it for a service and to get new tyres. When I got it back I thought it felt a bit funny while riding but thought it was just me and maybe down to the new tyres but it has become more and more noticeible now. When I am riding on say a motorway for arguments sake it seems that the bike is not straight, if you know what I mean, and seems to feel like it is a bit off centre and leaning slightly over to the right. Not to sure if it is just me but was wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem and has any advice on what it could be? Thanks folks. |
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wheels aligned correctly?
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indeed, have you checked it ( don't use the swingarm marks though), does it turnin better one way rather than the other ?
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Hi folks,
Thanks for the responses. Will check the wheel alignment. In answer to your question rictus01, yes it does turnin better one way rather than the other, but no Dangerous Dave I don't seem to feel any judders. Thanks again |
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Check your wheel alignment asap, if good then I would say the head bearings might be worth inspecting but I sure you will find it to be the wheel alignment.
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Yeah sounds like they put it in pi**ed to me, just out of interest how long you been riding around like that ?
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Oh happy days. Will make sure not to go back there again!! With the risk of people now shouting at me have been riding like this for a couple of months.
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Long shot maybe, but did the garage balance the wheels when you got your tyres?
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Did they put the spacers back in correctly?All should be revealed by checking the alignment.
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