Leaning to the right slighty - SV650.org

12-08-08, 11:45 AM

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.

the_lone_wolf · 12-08-08, 11:47 AM

wheels aligned correctly?

rictus01 · 12-08-08, 11:50 AM

indeed, have you checked it ( don't use the swingarm marks though), does it turnin better one way rather than the other ?

Cheers Mark.

12-08-08, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

wheels aligned correctly?

+ 1, also do you feel any small judders since the new tyres were fitted?

Oh... welcome to the site.

12-08-08, 12:09 PM

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

12-08-08, 12:19 PM

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.

rictus01 · 12-08-08, 12:50 PM

Yeah sounds like they put it in pi**ed to me, just out of interest how long you been riding around like that ?

Cheers Mark.

12-08-08, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

Yeah sounds like they put it in pi**ed to me, just out of interest how long you been riding around like that ?

Cheers Mark.

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.

12-08-08, 12:57 PM

Long shot maybe, but did the garage balance the wheels when you got your tyres?

Biker Biggles · 12-08-08, 02:25 PM

Did they put the spacers back in correctly?All should be revealed by checking the alignment.

12-08-08, 11:45 AM	#1
svrich_01 Guest Posts: n/a	Leaning to the right slighty 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.

12-08-08, 11:47 AM	#2
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: Leaning to the right slighty wheels aligned correctly? __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

12-08-08, 11:50 AM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Leaning to the right slighty indeed, have you checked it ( don't use the swingarm marks though), does it turnin better one way rather than the other ? Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

12-08-08, 12:09 PM	#5
svrich_01 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leaning to the right slighty 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

12-08-08, 12:19 PM	#6
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leaning to the right slighty 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.

12-08-08, 12:50 PM	#7
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Leaning to the right slighty Yeah sounds like they put it in pi**ed to me, just out of interest how long you been riding around like that ? Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

12-08-08, 12:57 PM	#9
dirtsk8 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Leaning to the right slighty Long shot maybe, but did the garage balance the wheels when you got your tyres?

12-08-08, 02:25 PM	#10
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Leaning to the right slighty Did they put the spacers back in correctly?All should be revealed by checking the alignment. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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