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Old 10-09-2014, 06:53 PM
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Installed new DNA fat spoke wheels and now my front end feels clunky for lack of a better term. I feel like since the install the front end bottoms out and makes s clunking noise on even the slightest bumps. I haven't noticed the fork seals leaking? Any suggestions?


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Old 10-09-2014, 11:08 PM
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Installed new DNA fat spoke wheels and now my front end feels clunky for lack of a better term. I feel like since the install the front end bottoms out and makes s clunking noise on even the slightest bumps. I haven't noticed the fork seals leaking? Any suggestions?


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I hear the same clunking on mine. Started when I put in 2" under tubes and lowered another 2". It's not bottoming out for sure. I was starting to think my neck stem was loose. Oil is leaking from the top of my forks so I'm thinking it's making the sounds because it's low on fork oil. I'll be tearing mine down this weekend and filling. I'll let you know if that changes anything.
 
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Old 10-10-2014, 08:09 AM
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Also check the headstem bearings the grease needs to be re-packed every now and then.
Good time to check the fall away at the same time.
 
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Not sure about the clunk, but I do like the look with the rims.
 
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What else did you do to the front end??

just changing wheels should not cause anything, unless you put the wrong size axle for the wheel bearing size back in ...
 
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Nothing else done to the front end. Simply swapped the wheels. Bearings came in the wheels. When I get home I'm gonna check the bearings. Maybe I got a bad set even though they should be new.
 
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