I just bought a motorcycle and when I got it home I discovered that the front wheel will turn all the way right and back straight again, but not left....does anyone know why this might be? thanks
2007-03-26 12:54:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Maybe it's a flat track or Speedway bike! I would agree that you should check your cables for proper routing if not the other suggestions. They(cables) can limit steering travel if not routed correctly.
2007-03-26 14:10:35 · answer #1 · answered by toyracer49 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me guess, you drove it home and it was OK. Turned it off and now it is "right turn only"... Sounds like you accidentally actuated the fork lock when the wheel was turned to the right. Try re-inserting the key, turn it to the "on" position and see if the forks will turn left now.
The lock position on most is counterclockwise to the left, beyond the "off" position.
2007-03-26 20:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by Mark in NE Indiana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You screwed up and bought a right handed motorcycle.
2007-03-26 22:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by bill b 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The previous answers sound correct but maybe just check your cables are not getting caught or are too short .Ride safe and watch out for tinlids
2007-03-26 20:17:39 · answer #4 · answered by steve s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres a lock on the triple tree, usually it would lock it into the full left, if it was locked when it was strait it may just lock it out of left.
look for a keyhole at the top of your shock
2007-03-26 19:59:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a safety mechanism to prevent you from getting lost.
2007-03-27 14:25:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a part in the frame where they connect that limits side to side steering and its out of place, needs adjusting or needs to be replaced.
2007-03-26 20:00:20 · answer #7 · answered by taedow4u 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stearing head bearings, or bent stearing stem. .
2007-03-26 20:05:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋