Steering General Diagnosis: 6A-1
Steering General Diagnosis
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Steering Symptom Diagnosis
B705H16104001
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Heavy Steering Over tightened steering stem nut. Adjust.
Broken bearing in steering stem. Replace.
Distorted steering stem. Replace.
Not enough pressure in tires. Adjust.
Wobbly Handlebars Loss of balance between right and left
front forks.
Replace fork or adjust fork oil level or replace
spring.
Distorted front fork. Repair or replace.
Distorted front axle or crooked tire. Replace.
Loose steering stem nut. Adjust.
Worn or incorrect tire or wrong tire
pressure.
Adjust or replace.
Worn bearing/race in steering stem. Replace.
Wobbly front wheel Distorted wheel rim. Replace.
Worn front wheel bearings. Replace.
Defective or incorrect tire. Replace.
Loose front axle or pinch bolt. Retighten.
Incorrect front fork oil level. Adjust.