11. FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/
STEERING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard steering
• Insufficient tire pressure
• Excessively tightened steering stem nut
• Damaged steering stem bearings
• Damaged steering bearing races
Steers to one side or does not track straight
• Uneven front shock absorbers
• Bent front fork
• Bent front axle or uneven tire
Front wheel wobbling
• Improperly tightened axle nut
• Bent rim
• Worn front wheel bearing
• Faulty tire
Soft suspension
• Weak fork springs
• Insufficient front fork oil
Hard suspension
• Incorrect front fork oil level
• Bent front fork tube
• Clogged front fork oil passages
Front suspension noise
• Slider bending
• Loose front fork fasteners
• Insufficient front fork oil
• Worn front fork bearing
• Insufficient speedometer gear grease
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