REAR WHEEL/BRAKE/SUSPENSION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Soft suspension
Rear wheel wobbling
• Weak shock absorber spring
• Bent
rim
• Oil
leakage
from damper unit
• Worn rear wheel bearings
•
Tire pressure too
low
• Faulty tire
•
Unbalanced tire
and wheel
Hard suspension
•
Tire
pressure too low
• Bent damper rod
•
Faulty
swingarm pivot
bushings
• Damaged swingarm
pivot
bushings
•
Bent
swingarm pivot
•
Tire
pressure too
high
Steers to one side or does not track
straight
• Bent rear axle
• Axle alignment/chain adjustment not
equal
on
both
sides
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