So my xj pulls to the right, and my only guess is because I lowered the front end, and measured the distance between the lower and upper triple in a very rudimentary way (tape measure). Is that my issue? Maybe one side of the fork is a little higher/lower? Could it be anything else? I don't notice while just riding normal, but if I'm just cruising and let go of the bars, it pulls to the right noticeably.
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Oh, then don't let go of the bars... Roads are crowned (high in the center, lower toward the shoulder for drainage) and you will have a right "pull" (gravity).
I assume you don't notice it til you let go of the bars? If so, yeah, don't let go of the bars.
Howard
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BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462
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A rudimentary measure isn't really where it's at. You need to get the forks exactly the same distance. I raised my XJR tubes (thereby lowering the bike..) by 10mm each side and didn't get it right the first time...same result as you...a pulling to one side. I'd get it exactly correct if I were youXS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.
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Originally posted by Bonz View PostOh, then don't let go of the bars... Roads are crowned (high in the center, lower toward the shoulder for drainage) and you will have a right "pull" (gravity).
I assume you don't notice it til you let go of the bars? If so, yeah, don't let go of the bars.
Well aware of that, it was the same result even on a road banked pretty good to the left.Have:
1994 FZR600
1982 XJ1100
Had:
1996 YZF600R
2001 Honda xr125
Suzuki race 80
Honda PW 50
Etc.
Getting:
1977 DT400
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Originally posted by James England View PostA rudimentary measure isn't really where it's at. You need to get the forks exactly the same distance. I raised my XJR tubes (thereby lowering the bike..) by 10mm each side and didn't get it right the first time...same result as you...a pulling to one side. I'd get it exactly correct if I were youHave:
1994 FZR600
1982 XJ1100
Had:
1996 YZF600R
2001 Honda xr125
Suzuki race 80
Honda PW 50
Etc.
Getting:
1977 DT400
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