SERVICING INFORMATION 7-5
CHASSIS
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy
Steering is heavy. 1. Overtightened steering stem nut.
2. Broken bearing/race in steering stem.
3. Distorted steering stem.
4. Low tire pressure.
Adjust.
Replace.
Replace.
Adjust.
Handlebar wobbles.
1. Loss of balance between right and left front suspen-
sion.
2. Distorted front axle or crooked tire.
Replace.
Replace.
Front wheel wobbles.
1. Distorted wheel rim.
2. Worn front wheel bearings.
3. Defective or incorrect tire.
4. Loose front axle nut.
5. Loose bolt or nut on the rear shock absorber.
6. Worn engine mounting bushing.
7. Loose engine mounting nuts or bolts.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Tighten.
Replace.
Tighten.
Front suspension too
soft.
1. Weak springs. Replace.
Front suspension too
noisy.
1. Insufficient grease on the spring and damper.
2. Loose front suspension fastener.
Add.
Tighten.
Rear wheel wobbles.
1. Distorted wheel rim.
2. Defective or incorrect tire.
3. Loose rear axle nut.
4. Worn engine mounting bushing.
5. Loose engine mounting nuts or bolts.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Replace.
Tighten.
Rear suspension too
soft.
1. Weak spring.
2. Rear shock absorber leaks oil.
Replace.
Replace.
Rear suspension too
noisy.
1. Loose bolt or nut on the rear shock absorber.
2. Worn engine mounting bushing.
Tighten.
Replace.