well, i went to see the doctor today and i have no ear infection. here's the strange news... she told me to walk down a hallway with my eyes open and then walk down the same hallway with my eyes closed... i veered toward the right as i walked down the hallway with my eyes closed. the doctor doesn't even know what is causing that but she booked me an appointment for an MRI. she said that it would be best to get it checked out because i have headaches associated with the imbalance. worst part is she told me to stay off the bike... im going to go for a ride tomorrow with my other bike to see if the same thing happens. im still hoping it's something with the bike and not me.