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When I release the handlebars my bike drifts hard to the left. Does anyone else have a similar issue? I'm currently cleaning up and servicing my 2001 RSV . I pulled the swing arm and lubricated it. When I put it back together I added a home made rubber washer between the swing arm and the wheel gear housing. I'm hoping this small change will help with my alignment issue. It wears the rear tire more than I think is should. Plus, I like driving no hands while on cruise control.

If you got a DadBod then you don't need the extra layer......You already gots one ........

He doesn't need any sweetening.

Thanks Saddlebum….it worked! Kind of one of those “mixed emotions” moments….I’m totally stoked it worked, on the other hand….I’m bummed that I bought a new retainer spring ($10 for the part and $10 to ship…thanks partzilla). No matter, it’s back together and all because of the helpful crew here on the site. Thank you

What no hot coco. I,m not doing any winter riding with you!

Don't think you're nuts at all. When I had bikes in northern Ohio I always tried to go for a short ride every couple of weeks, mainly because I needed the therapy 😀. Pick a day where it's somewhat sunny (it was NE Ohio so few and far between in the winter) dress warm and go ride. When I was in HS it was the only form of transportation I had so I rode snow or shine. Never had problems with the bikes. Here in SE Texas I have found the hard way that my truck is affected by not running. I had a 2003 F150 and because I ride all the time it sits, only about 3000 miles a year are put on it. It developed a leak at the rear main seal. My mechanic son told me it was probably because it sits so much. Got a buddy who has his own auto shop, said the same. A couple of other mechanics I've ridden with agree. So 4 - 5 mechanics that basically don't know each other all agree. Can't argue too much with that assessment. That truck now has ~160K mi on it and I just sold it to my son who will fix the leak and drive it as a work truck.