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Title: 2007 FZ6 S1 Pulling To The Right At Low Speeds
Post by: ratkinsonuk on 23 June 2016, 01:04:55 pm

Every since I bought my FZ6 a year ago, I've noticed that it wants to pull to the side at low speeds, such as going round tight corners. This is more prominent to the right, but happens for both sides. I have to litterally fight the steering to stop it wanting to go full-lock.

I thought it was a vagary with my particular machine, but I've recently come across another Fazer owner with the same problem.

Anyone else experienced this, or might know what's wrong?  It's not a massive problem, but I'd rather it wasn't there and the ride was much smoother.

Cheers, Rob.

Title: Re: 2007 FZ6 S1 Pulling To The Right At Low Speeds
Post by: slappy on 23 June 2016, 01:12:59 pm

Check the wheel alignment.

Title: Re: 2007 FZ6 S1 Pulling To The Right At Low Speeds
Post by: ratkinsonuk on 23 June 2016, 01:21:17 pm

Would that cause pull to both sides though?

Title: Re: 2007 FZ6 S1 Pulling To The Right At Low Speeds
Post by: slappy on 23 June 2016, 03:08:40 pm

Not sure, but the wheel alignment is easy to check and then test ride after.

Title: Re: 2007 FZ6 S1 Pulling To The Right At Low Speeds
Post by: Grahamm on 25 June 2016, 02:06:04 pm

Firstly, look at the wear on it, if it's more worn to one side it could simply be that that's what's causing the problem.

Secondly, I'd check the forks are straight and the headset isn't loose.

Finally have a look at the where the forks  mount at the top of the yokes/ headset and make sure they're at the same level.

Title: Re: 2007 FZ6 S1 Pulling To The Right At Low Speeds
Post by: ratkinsonuk on 27 June 2016, 09:44:26 am

Cheers Graham and Slappy. It's due for a service soon, so I'll raise these specific points with the workshop and get them to check - they've got a much better idea what they're looking for than I have.  :)

Title: Re: 2007 FZ6 S1 Pulling To The Right At Low Speeds
Post by: Fazer99 on 27 June 2016, 02:23:21 pm

Might be worth checking wheel bearings front and rear. Had a similar issue with my old FZR600 and it turned out my rear wheel bearings had gone causing misalignment.

Title: Re: 2007 FZ6 S1 Pulling To The Right At Low Speeds
Post by: ratkinsonuk on 01 September 2016, 01:40:50 pm

A quick update on this. Having now replaced both the front and rear tyres (due to natural wear), the slow speed pull has pretty much disappeared. Although it wasn't visible, there must have been a certain amount of squaring on the tyres that was affecting the handling.

Title: Re: 2007 FZ6 S1 Pulling To The Right At Low Speeds
Post by: slappy on 01 September 2016, 01:47:58 pm

 :thumbup, amazing the difference a new set of tyres can have on a bike.