Michael L wrote on 04/05/14 at 08:26:04:Hello friends
BTW: Here in Denmark, the roads has a slight downward angle from the center of the lane and out, to prevent water from collecting onto the surface.. That might have something to do with it...? YES, it can Another thing.. Could it be the rear tire that is not adjusted straight? Very common, the adjuster marks are not perfect.
Check your rear wheel alignment. Take off the pulley cover and the left shock. Use a good straight edge, like a carpenter's level, to make sure the pulleys are square to each other. Also, check your belt tension. Throw the factory brass tool out, it sets the belt too tight. You want the belt loose enough to twist it 90 degrees with the area under your thumb nail just going white instead of your normal skin tone. There should be directions and/or a video in the tech section.
Also check your steering head bearings. Lift the front end off the ground, a cinder block topped with plywood, under the engine, works perfectly. The front end normally will flop over to the left if the bearing preload is too loose. Center the fork, and tap each grip, the fork should move freely in either direction. If it feels tight, time to grease the bearings... Unlike modern machines, the Savage uses old time Timken bearings that require occasional lubing and adjusting. That's a GOOD thing.
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