Front End Loose (?)
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Front End Loose (?)
Just came back from a 200 mile ride and it seems like the steering head (?) is loose (or something, ain't sure). When I hit a good bump it really seems like the front end moves, like there was flex between the forks and the frame, and makes a clunk sound (like the bike just ain't tight). Since I'm going to have the front end off to change out the forks and replace the OEM springs with a Progresive lowering kit - what else should I be looking at to address/check this clunking thing?
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I'd take it to the dealer & have it fixed under warranty before you do anything else, they are supposed to be checked at the 1K service, but if they feel alright they usually don't go any farther.
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1. Remove the instrument pod.
2. Loosen the jam nut on top.
3. Fashion a tool to adjust the star nut (that you can't see)
4. Tighten the jam nut.
The test for tightness is in the manual along with the official instructions on how to do it. Like I've said before . . . GET A MANUAL FIRST.
Hope this helps.
Steve
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Thanks but that's 11,000 miles (11k) and it just came from the dealer (where I bought it last Dec.) and it already had the 10k SVC. However, it's still under Warranty but I certainly don't want the bike sitting at the dealership for the first 3 weeks of riding season if I can do something myself next week (have manual, tools, and competence).
Last edited by jokenighttrain; Apr 3, 2010 at 02:23 PM.
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