Crooked Handlebars

[upsdoctor]

I just took my first ride of the season up to Maine yesterday. It seems that my handlebars are off by a few degrees. While driving strait on the highway, the handlebars are pointed to the left slightly (just a few degrees). I am wondering if the dealer did something during the DPS install last fall. The RT-S does not pull to either side and the tires have been wearing evenly. It seems like I fix one thing and something else goes wrong. Has anyone else seen this issue? Can the handlebars be adjusted? :gaah:

 

[NancysToy]

Sounds like the dealer got the DPS installation or the Sensor adjustment wrong. Take it to him and kindly show him the error of his ways!

 

[ivanlee]

I just took my first ride of the season up to Maine yesterday. It seems that my handlebars are off by a few degrees. While driving strait on the highway, the handlebars are pointed to the left slightly (just a few degrees). I am wondering if the dealer did something during the DPS install last fall. The RT-S does not pull to either side and the tires have been wearing evenly. It seems like I fix one thing and something else goes wrong. Has anyone else seen this issue? Can the handlebars be adjusted? :gaah:

my handle bars is to the right a little, I'am afraid to let the dealer adjust it, because everthing is ok, tires have 11,000 miles and look like new,
they would most likely screw it up. :2thumbs:

 

[xpeschon]

Mine are slightly to the left.. I didn't notice it last year at all--but for some reason it's to the left a bit. Could it be an alignment possible?? I'm thinking DPS as well.. Oh I must add this to though cause maybe it could effect it,, I did put on RT shocks on a 08 RS,, Could that possible be the cause of it?? I was thinking of starting a threat about it but you all bet me to it.. Thanks

X-Joe

 

[NancysToy]

Mine are slightly to the left.. I didn't notice it last year at all--but for some reason it's to the left a bit. Could it be an alignment possible?? I'm thinking DPS as well.. Oh I must add this to though cause maybe it could effect it,, I did put on RT shocks on a 08 RS,, Could that possible be the cause of it?? I was thinking of starting a threat about it but you all bet me to it.. Thanks

X-Joe

Installing RT shocks won't do it. Likely cause is failure to center the steering properly when:
a.) Zeroing the steering sensors
b.) Installing DPS
c.) Initial factory construction
d.) Changing front end alignment
e.) Replacing steering/suspension components
f.) Combination of the above

It could also result from front end damage. A Spyder whose steering is not centered when going straight down the road, should have the problem corrected by a good dealer.

 

[xpeschon]

Thank you sir.. I'm all over that.. Gonna contact Cowtown this week one day..

X-Joe

 

[Bob Denman]

Question: Is there enough "give in the system" that perhaps the bars could be loosened in their mounts and re-tightened with them pointed in the right direction??
(and I don't even now HOW they mount! :gaah:

 

[xpeschon]

Good question, I think not BUT I'm sure NancysToy will charm in on this what, What do you think NancysToys, any adjustment on the bars itself?

X-Joe

 

[NancysToy]

No adjustment in the bars. See your dealer.

 

[Bob Denman]

Sorry for asking the stoopid quesiton, but somebody had to do it!

 

[boborgera]

Sorry for asking the stoopid quesiton, but somebody had to do it!

That's OK ' I was about to suggest to measure your arms, one might be longer than the other,
That would make the bars look off.:roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Do you think that might be the problem?? :roflblack:

 

[NancysToy]

That's OK ' I was about to suggest to measure your arms, one might be longer than the other,
That would make the bars look off.:roflblack:

:shocked: Do you think that might be the problem?? :roflblack:

Maybe you're just half a bubble off. :joke: :roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

If I was only a half a bubble off it'd have to be considered a miraculous recovery! :roflblack:

 

[NancysToy]

If I was only a half a bubble off it'd have to be considered a miraculous recovery! :roflblack:

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: