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bgc912 · 09-03-2007, 08:07 AM

Hi all, Newbie here with questions ref slow speed turning. 2003 Shadow ACE Dlx. (Wife's Bike) I noticed that when turning right or left, the handle bars seem to get to a point that it suddenly drops off in direction of the turn. It takes some muscle to straighten it back up. Normal or should I check the fall-away of font wheel. Seems to ride just fine otherwise. I installed lowering kit on rear (2") otherwise stock. Did not notice if problem existed prior to lowering it. Suggestions would be appreciated.
PS I ride Harleys with little experience with Hondas.
Thanks, Bill

Wassup · 09-03-2007, 08:45 AM

I have the exact same bike, and I don't recall seeing it do that. Are you talking about a full lock turn?

bgc912 · 09-03-2007, 11:35 AM

Yes full lock turn, when about 2 thirds turn it just seems to fall to full and then it is a little harder to turn back to straight. Up until 2/3 it is smooth and normal. Bike purchased in July this year (07) with 4500 on spedo.
I guess I will remove the lowering kit and see if it is still there.
What do you recommend checking before I remove the lowering blocks.
Thanks again
Bill

Wassup · 09-03-2007, 03:53 PM

To be honest, I am not really sure what to tell you to check. Maybe one of the other techies will jump in. I took mine out for a "ride around the block", and checked it again, and I don't seem to see that happening.

bgc912 · 09-03-2007, 04:17 PM

Hey thanks.

I can just sit on it and turn the handlebars either way, and at about the 2/3 point I can feel the front end kinda drop down. It takes some effort to turn it back to center and I can feel the front raise up. Neither of my Harleys (Classic or Sporster) do this. I lowered the rear about 2 inches and maybe it caused the center of gravity to change. I will talk to Honda Tuesday and/or remove the lowering blocks.
Thanks
Bill

blonodmc · 09-03-2007, 05:09 PM

yes remove the lowering blocks to see if it goes away, if it dosent , then raise the front end and check your tree bearing (the stearing bearings) to see of there sloppy or gritty if so , it might be time for new bearings, if not gritty then retourq to specs

bgc912 · 09-03-2007, 09:24 PM

Follow UP.. Just contacted Scoot Works... They advised that this is normal when lowering rear only. They suggest I install the front lowering kit and this should take care of the proble.
Thanks for help
Bill

Wassup · 09-04-2007, 08:11 AM

I love it when a plan comes together. Good luck!

09-03-2007, 08:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
bgc912 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mishawaka, Indiana Posts: 9	Slow speed turning 03 Shadow Ace Dlx. Hi all, Newbie here with questions ref slow speed turning. 2003 Shadow ACE Dlx. (Wife's Bike) I noticed that when turning right or left, the handle bars seem to get to a point that it suddenly drops off in direction of the turn. It takes some muscle to straighten it back up. Normal or should I check the fall-away of font wheel. Seems to ride just fine otherwise. I installed lowering kit on rear (2") otherwise stock. Did not notice if problem existed prior to lowering it. Suggestions would be appreciated. PS I ride Harleys with little experience with Hondas. Thanks, Bill

09-03-2007, 05:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
blonodmc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 135	yes remove the lowering blocks to see if it goes away, if it dosent , then raise the front end and check your tree bearing (the stearing bearings) to see of there sloppy or gritty if so , it might be time for new bearings, if not gritty then retourq to specs __________________ ace disciples m/c

09-03-2007, 08:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wassup Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,169	I have the exact same bike, and I don't recall seeing it do that. Are you talking about a full lock turn?

09-03-2007, 11:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
bgc912 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mishawaka, Indiana Posts: 9	Yes full lock turn, when about 2 thirds turn it just seems to fall to full and then it is a little harder to turn back to straight. Up until 2/3 it is smooth and normal. Bike purchased in July this year (07) with 4500 on spedo. I guess I will remove the lowering kit and see if it is still there. What do you recommend checking before I remove the lowering blocks. Thanks again Bill

09-03-2007, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wassup Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,169	To be honest, I am not really sure what to tell you to check. Maybe one of the other techies will jump in. I took mine out for a "ride around the block", and checked it again, and I don't seem to see that happening.

09-03-2007, 04:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
bgc912 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mishawaka, Indiana Posts: 9	Hey thanks. I can just sit on it and turn the handlebars either way, and at about the 2/3 point I can feel the front end kinda drop down. It takes some effort to turn it back to center and I can feel the front raise up. Neither of my Harleys (Classic or Sporster) do this. I lowered the rear about 2 inches and maybe it caused the center of gravity to change. I will talk to Honda Tuesday and/or remove the lowering blocks. Thanks Bill

09-03-2007, 09:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
bgc912 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mishawaka, Indiana Posts: 9	Follow UP.. Just contacted Scoot Works... They advised that this is normal when lowering rear only. They suggest I install the front lowering kit and this should take care of the proble. Thanks for help Bill

09-04-2007, 08:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
Wassup Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,169	I love it when a plan comes together. Good luck!

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