Front Wheel/Front Fork/Steering
Troubleshooting
Hard steering
● Steering bearing adjustment nut too tight
● Faulty steering stem bearings
● Damaged steering stem bearings
● Insufficient tire pressure
Steers to one side or does not track straight
● Unevenly adjusted right and left shock absorbers
● Bent front forks
● Bent front axle: wheel installed incorrectly
Front wheel wobbling
● Bent rim
● Worn front wheel bearings
● Faulty tire
● Axle nut not tightened properly
● Wheel out of balance
Soft suspension
● Weak fork springs
● Insufficient fluid in front forks
Hard suspension
● Incorrect fluid weight in front forks
● Front fork air pressure incorrect
● Bent fork tubes
● Clogged fluid passage
● Clogged anti-dive orifice
Front suspension noise
● Worn slider or guide bushings
● Insufficient fluid in forks
● Loose front fork fasteners
● Lack of grease in speedometer gearbox
12-2
To Next Page
Loading...
