pulling to the left during shifting

[bigcountry]

Good Morning,

I took the bike out for a ride yesterday and noticed that the bike was pulling to the left during shifting.
-the bike pulled to the left/wobbled a little when I decelerated.
-the bike pulled to the left/wobbled when I accelerated.
This is the first time I experienced this on the Trophy.  I read through some of the posts and I didn't notice any other posts with the same issue(s).

I adjusted my riding (twisties) to compensate for the pull/wobble but I am concerned that I will have an issue later this month.  I'm riding back to the New Orleans from NC and the last thing I need is a Transmission problem. 

I am going to take it out again today to see if there is a difference in the way I am gripping/pulling in on the clutch (too hard/pull in too far/find a sweet spot).  And, I will recheck the transmission fluid.

Anything else I can do riding style/quick garage overview that anyone can think of?  Thanks BC

[Coconut]

Hi BC,

I'd check for any noticable side to side play at the Rear wheel,
which could be due to worn Bearings within the Final Drive ( Service Manual Chapter 14.7 ),
or the Swing Arm Pivot Pins and Bearings ( Service Manual Chapter 13.18 ).

Also check the Torque arm is secure at both ends.

Cheers 

[earthman]

Plus one on checking things before you ride the bike again, starting with the wheel nuts or should I say lugs.

[bigcountry]

yep, the rear wheel is loose and moving back and forth.  Anybody have a service manual?  Some of this is new to me.

[Coconut]

Can you tell where the movement / play is coming from ?

As Earthman says - first thing is to check the 5 wheel "Nuts" ( 70Nm )

[bigcountry]

The bike is on the center stand.  I can grab it (rear wheel) in one hand and I can move it left and right(to the exhaust and back to the swing arm).  Definitely loose rear wheel. 

[GavJ]

Not so good Bigcountry, can you tell us your mileage. This is a serious malfunction which could have ended badly... glad to hear thats not the case.
I have some play in my rear wheel bearing but I believe it is much the same as most. I check it frequently..... even more frquently now... letus know what you find please.

[bigcountry]

it's a 2015 with about 3000 miles.  I bought it used. No issues until recently.  I was getting my muscle memory for my trip when this happened.

I believe it''s too new/not alot of miles for the bearings to be an issue. 

to my limited experienced mind I think is in the shaft/final drive??? 

When I tighten the wheel to specs will this go away-or is it deeper than that?