Ossa EXPLORER 2014 User Manual page 51

PROBLEM
The motorcycle is unstable
The shock absorption is too hard
POSSIBLE CAUSE
- Wire makes it difficult for the han-
dlebar to turn
- Steer axle screw is very tight
- Steering bearings are damaged or
with wear
- Steer axle bent
- Excessive oil on front fork
- Oil too viscous on front fork
- Front fork bent
- Tyre pressure too great
- Rear shock absorber badly adjus-
ted
In the event of breakdown always take the motorcycle to a specialist mechanic
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
- Move wire or loosen it a bit
- Loosen the steer axle screw
- Replace steering bearings
- Change the steer axle. Contact an officially registered
mechanic.
- Remove surplus oil until it reaches the correct level.
- Drain fork oil and fill up with viscous oil.
- Change the front fork. Contact an officially registered
mechanic.
- Check the pressure of the tyres
- Adjust the rear shock absorber
Troubleshooting
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