18-5
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REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Steers to one side or does not track straight
• Drive chain adjusters not adjusted equally
• Bent axle
• Bent frame
• Worn swingarm pivot components
Rear wheel wobbling
• Bent rim
• Worn wheel bearing
• Worn driven flange bearing
• Faulty tire
• Bent frame or swingarm
• Axle not tightened properly
• Unbalanced tire and wheel
• Insufficient tire pressure
Wheel hard to turn
• Brake drag
• Faulty wheel bearing
• Faulty driven flange bearing
• Bent axle
• Drive chain too tight (page 3-16)
Soft suspension
• Weak shock absorber spring
• Oil leakage from damper unit
• Insufficient tire pressure
Stiff suspension
• Bent shock absorber damper rod
• Damaged suspension or swingarm pivot bearing
• Bent swingarm pivot or frame
Rear suspension noisy
• Loose suspension fasteners
• Faulty shock absorber
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