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  • #16
    its not the tread that matters. its the shape. changing tyres is the first thing anyone should do if they are experienceing handling issues.

    has the bike been in a big accident.

    if thats not the case.check your forks for straightness

    if thats not the problem check your frame for straightness.


    but please CHANGE the front tyre before you do anything.

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    • #17
      Originally posted by abhijeet080808 View Post
      It has got something to do with the bite of the disk brake being applied only of the right ride. This causes a uneven distribution of braking force. It is what I have observed. If the bike is straight and you manage to lock the wheel, it will fall to the right.
      Originally posted by Satellite.kid View Post
      It doesn't work like this, actually. If you are experiencing this in your bike then either there's some alignment problem or a rider fault. The front disc set up at either right or left side of the tyre is hardly an issue in this situation, it's just in manufacturer's prerogative whether they want to put the disc at right or left side of front tyre. However, if the disc is slightly bent which is not noticeable to the naked eye, then there might be stability problems under braking, but even then it doesn't guarantee that the bike will fall on the right side only!!! that could only be a mere coincidence!
      Originally posted by abhijeet080808 View Post
      Its not a stability problem as such. When you skid for some time under hard braking, you are bound to fall. Here, I have observed that the fall is mostly to the right. And this thing is not only in my bike. Anyways, will try to find some info from the net.
      ^^ True. That's what a sales guy told me at suzuki showroom when I went to check out the gs150r(which has disc on left side) with my friend. He said that the bike would be more stable under hard braking due to the disc on the left side.

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      • #18
        ^^ Dunno about it being stable, but now the tendency will be to fall on the left, away from the traffic from the incoming side. It is much better.
        Your biking tells a lot about the person you are!

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