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Re: Front End issues
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2024, 03:25:28 PM »
Thanks for checking in Jonesy.
Only just finished setting up string lines. Looks to be really bad misalignment of the forks.
Just googling how to realign and will give you some feedback after this is done.

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Re: Front End issues
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2024, 04:31:30 PM »
How did things checkout mosto?
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Re: Front End issues
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2024, 12:13:50 PM »
Hey Jonesy
Thanks for the suggestions, will give them a crack and see what happens.
Had a feeling it is some sort of alignment problem.
Cheers

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Re: Front End issues
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2024, 06:48:44 AM »
Hey Mosto
2. Could be stiction in the forks and or warped brake disc. Check discs for run out with dial indicator or something similar.  How do the forks feel sitting on the bike holding the brake and compressing front end?
1. Put it up on center stand and run a string line along the tyres to see how straight or not it is
78 E Stock
78 E Stockish with spoked wheels
80 G spoked wheels and other subtle mods
81 RH problem child. Gone & forgotten
97 TRX 850
94 Yam 350 Big Bear 4 wheeler
?? Yam TTR 125 with milk crate. (RIP the Posty)

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Front End issues
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2024, 04:19:28 PM »
HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL
Just got the bike regoed after last on road in 2002 and having some issues with the front-end making riding unbearable.
One thing known is the head stem bearings need to be replaced.
Not sure if this is the problem so looking for possible solutions to the issues listed.
1. Steering pulling to the left mainly (feels worse at slower speeds) constantly having to adjust.
2. Continual minor bouncing / pulsing sensation.

My arms are worn out, so parked up until remedied!

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
« Last Edit: January 02, 2024, 08:03:47 AM by mosto »