no hands, I lean to the right
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Just no-handed riding to impress the ladies? I think you need to work on your no-handed skids and trackstands if you really want to impress them.
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Just thought of something - do you ride with a bag? That might have something to do with it, especially if you don't on the roadie.
I tend to pull off to the right when I'm drunk, and that's the side I always wreck on...
I tend to pull off to the right when I'm drunk, and that's the side I always wreck on...
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Actually, I'm right handed, so if I were drinking at the same time as riding, that's where it would be. Usually I just stop and slam, though.
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Originally Posted by khuon
Well, in this case, the suggestion that the road is at fault may be relevant. Assuming you're riding on the right side of the road, you're probably succumbing to the crowning of the pavement. Find a flat parking lot or a deserted stretch of road that you know will not have any traffic and ride on the other side to see if it pulls to the left.
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think, it may be your rear hub adjustment-- I know you've had some problems with the wobble between the cup and cones on the hub you've got on the back of the bike. The Suzue jrs are, well, a pain to adjust.
I'd be surprised if it's alignment-- I've got a couple of bikes that are slightly out of line in the rear triangle, and you can still ride 'em upright no hands fine.
I'd be surprised if it's alignment-- I've got a couple of bikes that are slightly out of line in the rear triangle, and you can still ride 'em upright no hands fine.
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Could also be a spot of tightness in the headset; as I recall there is some in your bike.
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true...true.

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No bag, no drink in my hand, I tried in the middle of the road and even just flat pavement.
Thats true Pog. Maybe we can look at that next time we get together.
So should I take it to my LBS and have them look at it?
Thats true Pog. Maybe we can look at that next time we get together.
So should I take it to my LBS and have them look at it?
#39
Originally Posted by think5577
So should I take it to my LBS and have them look at it?
ridden into anything really solid lately?
#43
i am sooo embarassed to have read this thread. I mean, come on peeps...pull your shiznit together. If your car pulls to the right, do you adjust the items in your pockets or glove box? Do you move your steering wheel to the other side?
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Originally Posted by crustedfish
i am sooo embarassed to have read this thread. I mean, come on peeps...pull your shiznit together. If your car pulls to the right, do you adjust the items in your pockets or glove box? Do you move your steering wheel to the other side?
If I did have one, I'd probably just steer to the left. And I wouldn't be asking about it pulling when I drive no-handed, cuz that would be dangerous
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I've had a slight lean on some occasions, just shifted my weight around on my seat, and blammo. or just use more leg force opposite to the lean and you should be allright. riding no-handed is not gonna impress
the girls where i live, rain skid stops problably would. I've been trying them all morning as we have a light drizzle here. (that's the only time i ever try skids, guess i don't ride fast enough to ever have a use for them.)
the girls where i live, rain skid stops problably would. I've been trying them all morning as we have a light drizzle here. (that's the only time i ever try skids, guess i don't ride fast enough to ever have a use for them.)
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true...true.

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oh you guys. Im just happy this question isnt a life threating one, or all of you would be telling me to watch more ER.
Ill try the front wheel thing. Ill mess around with it on the weekend and let all of you know.
Ill try the front wheel thing. Ill mess around with it on the weekend and let all of you know.
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Originally Posted by think5577
No, got the frame from a guy from france on ebay. Its always been like that ever since I built the bike.
well see, there's your problem right there
you bought it from a frenchman
the french hate americans, we in turn hate them
we must eat freedom fries, and freedom toast, there shall be no more french influence in our beautiful patriotic land...you shall now send your bike to Herr Fuhrer in Washington, it is for the revolution, you should be proud.




