SERVICING INFORMATION 7-7
CHASSIS
HEAVY STEERING
WOBBLY HANDLEBAR
STEERING PULLS TO ONE SIDE
SHOCKS FELT IN THE STEERING
TIRES RAPIDLY OR UNEVENLY WEAR
STEERING TOO NOISY
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Distorted steering shaft.
• Not enough pressure in tires.
• Improper front wheel alignment.
• Insufficiently lubricated.
• Linkage connections tending to seize.
• Tie-rod ends tending to seize.
Replace.
Adjust.
Adjust.
Lubricate.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Unequally inflated tires.
• Loose front wheel hub nuts.
• Damaged or worn front wheel hub bearings.
• Worn or loose tie-rod ends.
• Defective or incorrect front tires.
• Damaged or worn suspension arms and related
bushings.
• Distorted front wheels.
• Loose chassis nuts and bolts.
Regulate.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace or tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Unequally inflated tires.
• Improper front wheel alignment.
• Worn front wheel hub bearings.
• Distorted frame.
• Defective shock absorber.
Regulate.
Adjust.
Replace.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• High tire pressure.
• Worn steering linkage connection.
• Loose suspension system bolts.
Regulate.
Replace.
Tighten.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Worn or loose front wheel hub bearings.
• Improper front wheel alignment.
Replace.
Adjust.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Loose nuts and bolts.
• Damaged or worn front wheel hub bearings.
• Insufficiently lubricated.
Tighten.
Replace.
Lubricate.
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