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« on: March 15, 2009, 02:49:58 PM »
I have the forks and front tire off the bike. As I was polishing up the bars I noticed they were loose. I could grab it and it felt like play in theneck of it. I replaced the bearings last year and only put 8,000 miles on it since then. When I ride it feels fine, no wondering or wobbling. I just thought the bars should have no play. What are your thoughts?  Evil
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« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2009, 04:10:51 PM »
Found it! The 1st nut on the triple tree was loose. I could turn it by hand.  ??? The nut above the bearings were also loose. Retourqed everything so all is good!  Evil
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« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2009, 08:59:31 AM »
Going over a speed bump at a moderate pace will surely reveal a loose front end.  A loose front end will feel fine when it is loaded with the weight of the bike. Suicide is lacking a couple turns of the nut.  Hope you use a manual for that kind of work.
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« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2009, 11:37:15 AM »
Yep, I did. Torgued everthing last year but musta not been seated all the way. No play now!  Evil
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