Troubleshooting - KYMCO PEOPLE S 125 Service Manual

12
. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/
FRONT SUSPENSION
SPECIAL TOOLS
Lock nut wrench
Outer driver, 28x30mm
Ball race remover
Pliers (close)
Bearing remover head, 10mm

TROUBLESHOOTING

Hard steering (heavy)
• Excessively tightened steering stem top
cone race
• Broken steering balls
• Insufficient tire pressure
Steers to one side or does not track straight
• Uneven front shock absorbers
• Bent front fork
• Bent front axle or uneven tire
Poor brake performance
• Incorrectly adjusted brake
• Worn brake linings
• Contaminated brake lining surface
• Worn brake shoes at cam contacting area
• Worn brake drum
• Poorly connected brake arm
Poor brake performance (Disk Brake)
• Air in brake system
• Deteriorated brake fluid
• Contaminated brake pads and brake disk
• Worn brake pads
• Worn brake master cylinder piston oil seal
• Clogged brake fluid line
• Deformed brake disk
• Unevenly worn brake caliper
12-3
Driver handle A
Pilot, 10mm
Outer driver, 37x40mm
Bearing remover
Front wheel wobbling
• Bent rim
• Excessive wheel bearing play
• Bent spoke plate
• Faulty tire
• Improperly tightened axle nut
Soft front shock absorber
• Weak shock springs
• Insufficient damper oil
Front shock absorber noise
• Slider bending
• Loose fork fasteners
• Lack of lubrication
PEOPLE S 4T