Front End clunk
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Big Kahuna HDF Member
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Front End clunk
Well I am getting the front end clunk when I ride over bumps in a turn. I have seen this posted several times and was wondering what everyone has done to solve this issue. Do you do the whole "fall away" adjustment or simply torque the steering head stem nut more that the 55 ft lbs spec'ed by the service manual? If it just torquing the stem nut, should I raise the tire off the ground when doing this or not? KB
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RE: Front End clunk
The stem nut should NEVER be over torqued as that could or would cause damage to the bearings and make for tight steering. It does sound like the nut is loose though, have you checked it? If that's not the problem, check the axle and brake caliper hardware for proper torque and alignment.
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RE: Front End clunk
had two dealerships look at mine...didnt get it..one said it was the breaks, the other thought maybe the steering head bearings...wanted me to bring it in...finally, i really tightend my gas tank bolts..note: i couldnt get my tank to move but it evidently was loose as when i put about 80# of torque on the bolts my clunk left me...good luck
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RE: Front End clunk
like the others mine was the kickstand(Jiffystand) then it was the gas tank
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RE: Front End clunk
My jiffy stand also had the rubber piece way out of alignment. I could tell because when I would kick it back up it would clangwith a metallic soundinstead ofmaking a dull thud like it was hitting rubber.I looked at another Street Bob to see where it was supposed to be, then I scooted it back and rotated it to where it was supposed to be. I wonder why so many people have this problem? Where they not installed properly from the factory or does the rubber piece move over time?
I guessI better check my gas tank and make sure it is secure also.
I guessI better check my gas tank and make sure it is secure also.
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RE: Front End clunk
ORIGINAL: PigInaBlanket
My jiffy stand also had the rubber piece way out of alignment. I could tell because when I would kick it back up it would clangwith a metallic soundinstead ofmaking a dull thud like it was hitting rubber.I looked at another Street Bob to see where it was supposed to be, then I scooted it back and rotated it to where it was supposed to be. I wonder why so many people have this problem? Where they not installed properly from the factory or does the rubber piece move over time?
I guessI better check my gas tank and make sure it is secure also.
My jiffy stand also had the rubber piece way out of alignment. I could tell because when I would kick it back up it would clangwith a metallic soundinstead ofmaking a dull thud like it was hitting rubber.I looked at another Street Bob to see where it was supposed to be, then I scooted it back and rotated it to where it was supposed to be. I wonder why so many people have this problem? Where they not installed properly from the factory or does the rubber piece move over time?
I guessI better check my gas tank and make sure it is secure also.
