Unstable Handling - Yamaha YBR125ED 2005 Service Manual

EAS00862

UNSTABLE HANDLING

Handlebar
• Bent or improperly installed handlebar
Steering head components
• Improperly installed upper bracket
• Improperly installed lower bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)
• Bent steering stem
• Damaged ball bearing or bearing race
Front fork leg(s)
• Uneven oil levels (both front fork legs)
• Unevenly tensioned fork spring (both front
fork legs)
• Broken fork spring
• Bent or damaged inner tube
• Bent or damaged outer tube
Swingarm
• Worn bushing
• Bent or damaged swingarm
UNSTABLE HANDLING
Rear shock absorber assembly(ies)
• Faulty rear shock absorber spring
• Leaking oil
Tire(s)
• Uneven tire pressures (front and rear)
• Incorrect tire pressure
• Uneven tire wear
Wheel(s)
• Incorrect wheel balance
• Deformed cast wheel
• Damaged wheel bearing
• Bent or loose wheel axle
• Excessive wheel runout
Frame
• Bent frame
• Damaged steering head pipe
• Improperly installed bearing race
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