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Steering Problem

jcm1130

jcm1130

Super Veteran
Jovic Mark Sabido said:
Thanks sir rich_havens for the sharing. What is "bareta" in the parts catalogue and can you give me its part number so that I can see it on my parts catalogue? how much is your total expense in changing the fork spring + labor? But the sad thing is even you changed it, It doesn't resolve your problem.
I'm really confused with this issue. It felt like I'm going either left or right even if I'm driving straight. Is your front suspension have same stiffness?
Sir please give feedback once you have installed it, It might be the same problem with mine..:(
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FYI
item code for smx is different..
50C–F3110–00 .INNER TUBE COMP.1
50C–F3141–00 .SPRING, FRONT FORK
HTH.. :thumbsup:
 
mimonix25

mimonix25

New Member
sir jovic, i had the same problems before. unstable on free hand. but i got this resolved when i replaced my front wheel bearing with a new one. i purchased koyo and had it installed by a mechanic. problem solved. hope this helps.
 
bhek_21

bhek_21

Super Veteran
jcm1130 said:
FYI
item code for smx is different..
50C–F3110–00 .INNER TUBE COMP.1
50C–F3141–00 .SPRING, FRONT FORK
HTH.. :thumbsup:
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jcm1130 bro thank you for the info! :thumbsup: Do you know how much does each item costs?:D

mimonix25 said:
sir jovic, i had the same problems before. unstable on free hand. but i got this resolved when i replaced my front wheel bearing with a new one. i purchased koyo and had it installed by a mechanic. problem solved. hope this helps.
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mimonix25, thank you for the information. Is your front wheel bearing is really due for replacement or not? because my front bearings are is still okay as far as I checked.. But if you said that you replaced it even your bearings are okay but unstable handling, then eventually it became stable after you've changed, maybe I'll try to change mine to even though my bearings are okay..:(
 
mimonix25

mimonix25

New Member
Jovic Mark Sabido said:
jcm1130 bro thank you for the info! :thumbsup: Do you know how much does each item costs?:D



mimonix25, thank you for the information. Is your front wheel bearing is really due for replacement or not? because my front bearings are is still okay as far as I checked.. But if you said that you replaced it even your bearings are okay but unstable handling, then eventually it became stable after you've changed, maybe I'll try to change mine to even though my bearings are okay..:(
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have you changed your bearings yet? how is ur handling now?
 
bhek_21

bhek_21

Super Veteran
rich_havens said:
yes it was resolved... but im still planning to change my front bearing...
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oh my.. so it resolved your steering problem.. it might be the same solution as mine.. I should ready my wallet then.. :( How much is your total cost (parts and installation) for that? Is your front bearing has a problem too?
 
SGriderVN

SGriderVN

New Member
@ Jovic Mark Savido: I have the problem like u, but only about 60km/h. above or under, it stable. Before, I havent had this problem.
I think u try to loosen/tighten ur upper and lower ring nut, and try to find a position, that u feel best.
ps: what speed do u ride when u have this problem? How about with the other speed?
 
bhek_21

bhek_21

Super Veteran
SGriderVN said:
@ Jovic Mark Savido: I have the problem like u, but only about 60km/h. above or under, it stable. Before, I havent had this problem.
I think u try to loosen/tighten ur upper and lower ring nut, and try to find a position, that u feel best.
ps: what speed do u ride when u have this problem? How about with the other speed?
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I felt this unstable feeling on my steering somewhat like 40kph-60kph.. Also when I'm gaining speed from fully stop and during braking, I can feel the wiggle.. At very high speed, I don't feel the wiggling..Did you tried to loosen/ tighten your upper and/or lower ring nut? Did it correct your problem too?
 
SGriderVN

SGriderVN

New Member
After tightening ring nut a little, the wiggle was decrease. Now, when I ride 60km/h, handsfree, I still feel the wiggle but a little, and after the speed decrease to 50 km/h, no wiggle. Before, at that speed, the wiggle increased so strong that I had to hold the handle bar quickly. But, carefully, if u tighten ur steering, u should do it little by little and test ride after adjusting.
If u gain speed from fully stop or brake hard, u feel the wiggle on ur steering, u should check front forks (oil, springs). chain fork oil may give the different.
ps: hey I see u have a givi box. When I use givi box, I feel that wiggle. try to remove it and test ride. If It's the problem, and u still wanna use givi box, u can ignore that wiggle, ride safe with both hands. because that wiggle only appears at 50-60km/h, and when u use hands, u dont feel it
 
bhek_21

bhek_21

Super Veteran
Guys,

Sorry I didn't update this thread due to my work. At last I can have my bike checked and repair my steering problem.

I think I know the problem. Because a few weeks ago, I hop on my bike while it is on my garage with my foot on the floor. I tried to steer may handle and I felt that there is a delay/play (A little bit). I think I need to tighten my upper and lower nut.. I'll bring my bike in a 3s shop near our place this coming holiday and I will also try to change my front wheel bearings. I hope it would resolve my problem..:( I will give update on the result.

Additional question guys, have you ever heard a "knock" on your front fork if you suddenly pass by a big hump or deep crater on the road?
 
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