What does it mean when your front tire pulls slightly to one side only when you apply the front brakes hard?

Question

i might just be imagining this... i havent ridden in two weeks, but ever since I put the bike together after I went down, it seems like the bike behaves a little differently when braking.

i thought bent rotor meant the brakes would be pulsing... is it possible for the rotors to bend without taking any direct impact? what are the signs of a bent rim?

there was no real visible front end damage and the bike didnt hit anything head on.

the front fairing was a little rashed on the side, bent lever, broken front stay. The forks were twisted a little in the clamps, I straightened them and the bike moves in a straight line when i let go of the bars.

Answer 1

there could be 4 possibilities and i think u need to take serious care of it coz later when this problem increases,u'll experience slight imbalance in ur vehicle and wobbling of ur bike.(about the possibilities below,situations are completely-HYPOTHETICAL)
Possibility 1-when u hv ridden ur bike on those bad jumpy roads and ur SHOCK ABSORBERS worked well there,
HOWEVER this creates difference in the damping effects of both the shockers.
Possibility 2-the same kinda roads can also create a bend on the fork and hence requires balancing of the wheel also.
Possibility 3-when ur alloy wheel(or rotor) is out of shape(it could be only 5%-10% of bending,but can make difference)
Possibility 4-if u have twin disc,anyone of the caliper isn't working properly.
YES definitely u should get it checked professionally!

Answer 2

Chances are that the fork legs did not move in the clamps on impact, but bent slightly. It is entirely possible to have a bike with bent forks that will still track straight with your hands off the bars. (BTDT)

Answer 3

first difficulty will be brake rotors..... the following a attempt to inform you about undesirable wheels or tire.... positioned vehicle in force allow it roll no gasoline what you sense on your palms or butt will be a nasty tire or wheel.... now % as a lot as above 40 5 mph now what you sense is stability... that can come variety the tires or the force prepare... yet when your utilising the brake and also you sense a shake then more beneficial than likey its a brake rotor they warp from warmth and by the years.. so astounding you've the brakes verify or do a brake job your self

Answer 4

Hi,

First,

Take the bike into a repair shop and get it checked professionally.

Second, You may be grabbing the brake lever, not squeazing.

Be good

Richard

Answer 5

has it got twin discs?,if so one of the calipers could be seized,you need to get this all sorted by a pro m8

Answer 6

bent rotor, or fork i would think.

Answer 7

prophably it needs balancing.. and greesing