Balance

[George]

I added a cruise control throttle lock to my 2013 c650 GT, and have noticed that when I take my hands off the handle bars the bike wants to lean left. Anyone got a reason for this or fix, it makes throttle hand off , to rest, hard to do.

 

[EvilTwin]

I dont normally take my hands off the bar. How many miles on the bike? Tire wear even?

 

[George]

Low mileage less than 12K, tires look OK. I have speculated if the weight of the swing arm on the left side may contribute.

 

[Ceesie76]

Not 100% sure, but I think I've coasted 'without hands' and mine just goes straight.

 

[EvilTwin]

Check out this article for some ideas: https://motorcyclehabit.com/why-doe...cycle may pull to,as an unbalanced front tire.

If the bike rides fine when you do keep your hands on the bar and there is no unusual wear on the tires, then I would just keep riding it and not worry. We have enough things to worry about these days.

 

[Dean Theriot]

When I would take my hands off handlebars bike would want to veer right with stock muffler. Now with aftermarket exhaust it goes straight. Less weight on right side now.

 

[slant911]

Thats as good an excuse as any for an upgrade....

 

[Greg goes wild]

I added a cruise control throttle lock to my 2013 c650 GT, and have noticed that when I take my hands off the handle bars the bike wants to lean left. Anyone got a reason for this or fix, it makes throttle hand off , to rest, hard to do.

I have the throttle lock on my C650 and i do use it on the hwy. doing 55 to 60 mph and every now
n then i have to take my right hand off the bar cuz i get some tingling in my hand. My bike goes straight
with NO problem. So i think it is somerthing heavier on the one side that makes it swurve a little.

 

[mjnorris]

It could be as simple as a fat wallet causing you to sit a little off balance.