funny feeling in the front

[ember1205]

Have you checked the steering stem bearings? Very low speed turns will require you to turn the bars more than cornering does. If the bearings are shot, you could be fighting to get it out of the "notch".

Put the bike on the center stand and sit in the passenger position. Use just the tip of a finger to slowly move the bars lock to lock. See if it's completely smooth or not, and whether you feel and sort of "notch" in the center position.