Hard to steer
05-24-2007, 09:19 PM
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Hard to steer
So, I parked my bike overnight last night, and decided to take a short ride tonight. I noticed that the bike seemed very heavy in the front when trying to turn at slow speeds. The wheel wants to turn a lot more than it should and I have to practically fight it not to. In a higher speed turn, I have to fight the bike to make it lean. I'm not sure what happened overnight, yesterday it was carving twisties beautifully. I checked the tire pressure and it's fine, I'm just baffled. Any advice? 
05-24-2007, 09:38 PM
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My first thoughts were for front tire pressure being too low. Since you checked that already but didn't say if you checked the rear tire I suggest that next. Low pressure in either tire can affect handling and is the only thing I can think of that would change overnight.
05-24-2007, 10:26 PM
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Head bearings maybe.. Is it a kinda ratchety feeling?
I know the head bearings don't last too long if you do any wheelies or ride rough roads.
I have gone thru 2 sets so far. I'm actually thinking of converting to the RC roller style.
I know the head bearings don't last too long if you do any wheelies or ride rough roads.
I have gone thru 2 sets so far. I'm actually thinking of converting to the RC roller style.
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