2001 rsv handling problem

stigy · Feb 22, 2015

Hi, looking for some advise, Iv recently got a 2001 rsv and have a handling problem,
the bike is stable on straights but when I turn ether way it pulls in and I have to fight it to
keep the line, is there anything common that would cause this? or any suggestions

Lateshift · Feb 23, 2015

Have you checked the bearings on your steering?

MumboJumbo · Feb 23, 2015

I'd be looking at tyre pressures and suspension settings aswell. I've found mine can sometimes handle a bit strangely, especially into roundabouts, if my tyres are a bit low on pressure.

stigy · Feb 23, 2015

thanks for the suggestions guys, Iv cheeked the head bearings all good, I had a new set of tires fitted yesterday and its handling grate, I think the front tire was worn in a odd way, so im going to do the fork seals and oil, in case there why the tire wore out funny,

Lateshift · Feb 24, 2015

All sorted then, it's amazing what a worn tyre can do to the handling, even one that has been stood doing nothing for a month can be deformed enough to make it feel like a different bike.

stigy · Feb 24, 2015

lateshift the bike had been sitting awhile and the front tire had cracks so was always going to be new tires needed I was a little surprised how bad it made it handle tho,
this bike 2001 rsv is the first Iv ever had, befor this I had a cbr250rr a rvf400 a rgv250 and a gsxr750 srad, only had the rsv for 2 weeks, Iv put new plugs oil tires coolant brake fluid
and am about to do fork seals/oil, its got 29,000km on it, anything common I should look out for?

MumboJumbo · Feb 24, 2015

Which is why I always recommend, if you can, keeping the bike on stands if it's not going to be moved for a while.

Lateshift · Feb 24, 2015

Stigy just keep a good charge in the battery and never try to start it on a weak one (sprag clutch can go on them as they are susceptible to that).

If you are checking the oil level do it immediately after a good ride on the bike and look for it to be about 2/3 the way up the sight tube when on a level surface, don't over fill it as it will spit back through your airbox.

There isn't actually a lot that goes wrong with them mechanically, the engines are great but sometimes they can be a bit temperamental 'electronically'

Just enjoy the ride :inlove

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