steering problems

[macpat]

Took my wifes Phazer Mountain Lite out for a ride the other day and noticed that the handle bars are always turned slightly to the right while driving straight. I also noticed it was harder to make a right turn then a left turn. Nothing looks bent but I was thinking maybe the steering shaft might be. Machine stills rides good just a little weird feeling.

Any ideas?

 

[yamahas]

Have you recently had the front end off?

 

[macpat]

Nope, never have myself.

Last years service though the shop had put in the brass bushings I bought from someone on this site.

 

[yamahas]

The first thing that comes to mind is maybe the Steering arm and the pivot arm shaft.

There are punch marks that needs to be lined up so the handlebars can be straight.

 

[cannondale27]

If all that checks out good and toeout is correct then there is a link that tou can adjust to get bars straight without affecting toe.

 

[macpat]

Will check the punch marks tomorrow and let you guys know. Gonna take the machine to work and check out things a little closer along the way.

 

[macpat]

Will check the punch marks tomorrow and let you guys know. Gonna take the machine to work and check out things a little closer along the way.