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Most bike I've ridden have a tendency to head one direction or another while riding with no hands on the bars.
Usually this is because of road crown, but some bikes have a natural tendency to move in the direction of engine rotation or to the chain drive side, etc.
This should not be a "Right Turn Clyde" type of movement, just a natural gradual movement.
If you have questions about the steering head bearings or other items, you should indeed check them out. A good first step is to get your hands on a manual and check out the factory recomendations.
As far as your buddy...well you make the decision there, doesn't sound like he's happy, maybe he needs a Harley.
Most bike I've ridden have a tendency to head one direction or another while riding with no hands on the bars.
Usually this is because of road crown, but some bikes have a natural tendency to move in the direction of engine rotation or to the chain drive side, etc.
This should not be a "Right Turn Clyde" type of movement, just a natural gradual movement.
If you have questions about the steering head bearings or other items, you should indeed check them out. A good first step is to get your hands on a manual and check out the factory recomendations.
As far as your buddy...well you make the decision there, doesn't sound like he's happy, maybe he needs a Harley.
