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Old Jun 2, 2024 | 02:59 PM
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As said the neck bearings or heavier fork oil. 30wt lawnmower oil works well in the old tired front ends.
 
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from memory to adjust bearing is jack front of bike up and move the wheel back and forth for play and tighten to eliminate play
 
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