wheelies pull to the left! why??

[ricksmx865]

whenever i wheelie my quad pulls to the left, any ideas why? things i can check

tha nks

[bcg717]

was any of your rear tires low and sit that way for a while?

[trx400EXtreme]

tire pressure.

[ricksmx865]

does it when tire pressure is the same.....

my right rear tire goes flat occasionally... but its the right, not the left

[casey_lamm]

only when doing a wheelie? im wondering if when riding staight if you have to hold slight right pressure to keep it on line...

im with everyone else in tire pressure...perhaps tire defect...bulge, bubble.


If something is bent (rim perhaps) it seems to me its going to pull no matter if you are in a wheelie or not.


Originally posted by ricksmx865
whenever i wheelie my quad pulls to the left, any ideas why? things i can check

tha nks

yeah tire pressure has to b exact to pull a straight wheelie. you can notice little just a little psi difference when riding a wheelie. try leaning to th eother side lol thats what i would do

[JOEX]

Not all atv tires are the actual size stated on the sidewall. It's possible one could be a bit taller or shorter than the other even with the same air pressure.

[AtvMxRider]

bearings in swing arm could also cause it.

[Eviltanker]

Also make sure you keep your body centered on the bike, Body position can make the bike pull to a side. Keep the handlebars straight too, don't know if you are just something to keep in mind.

[wis400x]

adjust air pressure!!!!!!!!

[86 Quad R]

take a seamtress rule and check each tires circumference with each having the same pressure. ;)

[zdowell]

how bad does it pull? Is it to the point you can lean all the way to the right and it still does it? Have you tried putting more air in the left tire?

Originally posted by JOEX
Not all atv tires are the actual size stated on the sidewall. It's possible one could be a bit taller or shorter than the other even with the same air pressure.

very true. I went an measured the stock 400ex rears that say 20" on the side and they are 19.5" I went and measure my brothers razrs and I got exactly 20". The fronts vary by a lot.

[chris46250r]

Originally posted by FoxHondaRider
very true. I went an measured the stock 400ex rears that say 20" on the side and they are 19.5" I went and measure my brothers razrs and I got exactly 20". The fronts vary by a lot.

I think he is refering to two matching tires of the same brand, the same size with the same air presure on one bike.

oh

[gcart2]

ok switch your tires around and see if it still happens, if it still turns the same way you know its not your tire, however if it starts turning the opposite way it is obviously your tire.

[ricksmx865]

thanks guys....


ill check it out this weekend when i go home

[tanner 222]

could be your axle is bent possibly. happened to me. i didnt even notice the axle bent until i felt it wheelieing and when i put it up on the jack i saw it was bent. your swingarm could also be bent possibly.