P1000 New 2021 P1K5 Deluxe "leaning" to one side

[Scoop]

Looking for WOTF (wisdom of the forums) again.

Just picked up my new '21 P1K5 Deluxe a couple weeks ago. Have 38 miles on it thus far (mostly flat dirt roads around the area.

My buddy mentioned that he thought it was leaning towards the driver's side a little bit. It was on level ground (concrete floor in pole barn).

When I measured from the ground up to the top of the wheel wells, it did appear to be ~1/2" higher on the passenger side than the driver's side.

When I measured from the center of the wheel up to the same reference point (to eliminate the tires), the measurements were very close to being the same from side to side.

So I figured the culprit might be under and/or over inflated tires on one side.

Nope. All four tires were within ~1 psi of one another (15 to 16).

Any "common" situations or things that I should look at to see if they might be the cause? Should I wait until I put more miles on her to see if the springs or other components "settle in" and she levels off?

 

[Admin]

 

[Fro]

Wait until you get more miles on it and your springs get broken into where they settle out. It’s most likely leaning to the drivers side because with the driver there’s more weight on the drivers side. The heavier side is sagging quicker.

 

[bumperm]

I gather the gas tank is on the pax side. How much fuel is in it?

 

[Scoop]

Wait until you get more miles on it and your springs get broken into where they settle out. It’s most likely leaning to the drivers side because with the driver there’s more weight on the drivers side. The heavier side is sagging quicker.

Thanks. I planned on doing just that (I don't want to overthink this). I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing some "known" issue.

I gather the gas tank is on the pax side. How much fuel is in it?

About half a tank, so no more than ~23 pounds or so. But if additional weight would make it lean, wouldn't the fuel tank on the passenger side make it lean towards that side and not towards the driver's side?

 

[bumperm]

Thanks. I planned on doing just that (I don't want to overthink this). I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing some "known" issue.



About half a tank, so no more than ~23 pounds or so. But if additional weight would make it lean, wouldn't the fuel tank on the passenger side make it lean towards that side and not towards the driver's side?

True enough, but I was considering the opposite, might'a been level with near full tank, with the thought yours may of been close to empty. It was just a WAG, as I have no clue how X amount of lateral weight offset would translate into more spring compression on one side vs the other.

 

[Fro]

Have you checked the tire pressure all around? Measured spring preload on each side to compare?

 

[JACKAL]

Wait until you get more miles on it and your springs get broken into where they settle out. It’s most likely leaning to the drivers side because with the driver there’s more weight on the drivers side. The heavier side is sagging quicker.

 

[Scoop]

Have you checked the tire pressure all around? Measured spring preload on each side to compare?

Yes.

Not yet. Haven't even so much as looked @ the shocks on this new Deluxe (again, our first UTV). Are the adjustable?

The odd part is, unless I did something wrong, everything measured right when measuring from wheel center up to the fender - which would typically mean no issues with suspension or anything *above* the axle.

 

[Stateboy]

I had heard that they had some tire issues concerning availability of one brand versus another during 2021 assembly year. I guess I'd check to make sure all four are the same tire manufacturer and then check to make sure they put the correct sizes on the front and rear axles. After that, I'm just going to sit back and follow this thread and see what you learn.

 

[Remington]

Do u have Fox shocks on that puppy yet Or are they still teeth filling loosener stockers?

 

[ChadD]

Going to need to find a bigger girlfriend 🤔

#NTC

 

[Remington]

Going to need to find a bigger girlfriend 🤔

#NTC

BLAHAHAHHAKFNDNDHXBHEX 🤣 😂🥳

 

[Scoop]

Do u have Fox shocks on that puppy yet Or are they still teeth filling loosener stockers?

Still the stockers - only had it about 2 weeks and have only spent $3,637 thus far on *other* farkles and such ... haven't gotten to shocks yet. :/

 

[Remington]

Still the stockers - only had it about 2 weeks and have only spent $3,637 thus far on *other* farkles and such ... haven't gotten to shocks yet. :/

Oh man! I know the feeling! The pit only gets deeper from here lol

 

[Scoop]

Oh man! I know the feeling! The pit only gets deeper from here lol

In case you didn't realize it, I'm already planning on at least partially blaming you ... 😂

 

[Remington]

In case you didn't realize it, I'm already planning on at least partially blaming you ... 😂

Thats ok, my wife blames me for everything anyway whats one more thing lol

 

[Rayger143]

@Scoop I think you are overthinking this. Is the floor you are doing measurements on perfectly level? I can't count how many times that I have takin a double look at mine thinkin something was crooked or bent. I think you need to get in that drivers seat and put some miles on and enjoy it! 38 miles in a couple weeks? How do you hold yourself back? Hahahaha.

 

[Scoop]

@Scoop I think you are overthinking this. Is the floor you are doing measurements on perfectly level? I can't count how many times that I have takin a double look at mine thinkin something was crooked or bent. I think you need to get in that drivers seat and put some miles on and enjoy it!

Lol. Thx.

38 miles in a couple weeks? How do you hold yourself back? Hahahaha.

I've spent the last 2+ weeks waiting on and installing about $4K worth of accessories and the bike has been in various states of disassembly during this time, so ...