9-6 SERVICING INFORMATION
CHASSIS
Steering is heavy. 1. Overtightened steering stem nut.
2. Broken bearing in steering stem.
3. Distorted steering stem.
4. Low tire pressure.
Adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Regulate.
Handlebar wobbles. 1. Loss of balance between right and left front forks.
2. Distorted front fork.
3. Distorted front axle.
4. Twisted tire.
Adjust or replace.
Repair or replace.
Replace
Replace
Front wheel wobbles. 1. Distorted wheel rim.
2. Worn front wheel bearing.
3. Defective or incorrect tire.
4. Loose front axle nut.
5. Incorrect fork oil level.
Replace.
Replace
Replace.
Tighten.
Adjust.
Front suspension too
soft.
1. Weak spring.
2. Insufficient fork oil.
Replace.
Check level and add.
Front suspension too
stiff.
1. Excessively viscous fork oil.
2. Excessive fork oil.
Replace.
Check level and drain.
Front suspension too
noisy.
1. Insufficient fork oil.
2. Loose front suspension fastener.
Check level and add.
Tighten.
Rear wheel wobbles. 1. Distorted wheel rim.
2. Worn rear wheel bearing.
3. Defective or incorrect tire.
4. Worn swingarm bearing
5. Loose rear axle nut.
6. Loose rear suspension fastener.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Tighten.
Rear suspension too
soft.
1. Weak rear shock abso ber spring.
2. Rear shock absorber leaks oil.
3. Improper suspension setting.
Replace.
Replace.
Adjust.
Rear suspension too
stiff.
1. Improper suspension setting.
2. Bent rear shock absorber shaft.
3. Worn swinga m bearing and rear suspension related
bear ng.
Adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Rear suspension too
noisy.
1. Loose rear suspension fastener.
2. Worn swingarm bearing and rear suspension related
bearing.
Tighten.
Replace.
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy
To Next Page
Loading...
