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bronch · May 15, 2013

elitesoldier357 said:
UPDATE: The dealer fixed the problem. It was the bolt that goes through the rear bearing on the rear shock absorber. The bolt was not torqued all the way and was the cause of my problem.

So, was the bolt backing out and actually coming loose? Did this change the alignment of the rear wheel? I'm not quite following how that caused the bike to pull left.

bradp51 · May 15, 2013

bronch said:
So, was the bolt backing out and actually coming loose? Did this change the alignment of the rear wheel? I'm not quite following how that caused the bike to pull left.

Thats got me stumped as well. How does that alter the alignment of the rear wheel ?

elitesoldier357 · May 15, 2013

Well, imagine the bolt that is connecting your rear shock to your reaction rod was coming loose, and the joint to the rear shock sliding outward slightly down the bolt when you hit the throttle. It changes the geometry of the bike, and in this case, caused the front end to pull left. so the rear tire would slightly slide left and it would causing the front and rear to pivot in the same direction together, making it shorter distance minutely on the left side than the right. Also explains why my left hand curves seemed fine, but right hand curves felt stiff. That is my theory anyways.

I have been riding the hell out of it for the past few days and I confirm this was definitely the issue. Look in the spare parts manual. I believe it was the bolt on page 84, item 13 that was loose.

elitesoldier357 · May 15, 2013

It was either item 13 or 18. Not sure which. I can ask my dealer next time I see them. Just know that if this happens to you, have them check the torque on those.

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