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10.
Front
Wheel/Suspension/Steerin'g
Service Information
T roubleshooting
Servicelnformation
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Fork Disassernblv
Steering Stem Removal/lnstallation
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A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated pads and clean a contaminated disc
with a high quality brake degreasíng agent.
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Refer to section 12 for brake system information.
Refer to section 16 for light, meter and switch information.
Tubeless tire removal, repair, and remounting procedures are covered in the sectíon
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6 of the Common Service Manual.
When remounting the tire, note the normal rotating direction.
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When servicing the front wheel, fork or steering stem, support the motorcycle securely with a jackor other support under
the engine.
Troubleshooting
11
Hard Steering
Steering head bearing adjustment nut too tight
Faulty steering head bearings
Insufficient tire pressure
Faulty tire
Steers To One Side Or Does Not TrackStraight
Bent fork
Bent front axle
Wheel installed ineorreetly
Faulty steering head bearinqs
Bent frame
Worn wheel bearings
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Worn swingarm pivot cornponerrts
Front Wheel Wobbling
Bent rim
Worn front wheel bearings
Faulty tire
Unbalaneed tire and wheel
Wheel Turns Hard
Faulty wheel bearings
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Faulty speedometer gear
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Bent front axle
Soft Suspensíon
Weak springs
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Low fork fluid level
Low tire pressure
Hard Suspensíon
Incorreet fork fluid viseosity
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Bent forktubes
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Clogged fluid passage
High tire pressure
Front Suspension Noisy
Low fork fluid level
Loose fork fasteners
Laek of grease in speedomei:er gear
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