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Technical & Mechanical Problems
Steering Head Roller Bearing - Upgrade or Boondoogle?
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<blockquote data-quote="RossKean" data-source="post: 1465143" data-attributes="member: 19880"><p>Avoid over tightening. You may damage the bearings and races but also steering becomes somewhat vague - bike won't want to hold a line and will need constant correction. Had this happen on a different bike I bought (used). I was regretting my purchase until I backed off the adjustment nut a quarter turn. Instant improvement. I set it properly afterward. Steering didn't FEEL particularly tight but you could feel some resistance with the bike on the centerstand and the front wheel lifted off the ground.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RossKean, post: 1465143, member: 19880"] Avoid over tightening. You may damage the bearings and races but also steering becomes somewhat vague - bike won't want to hold a line and will need constant correction. Had this happen on a different bike I bought (used). I was regretting my purchase until I backed off the adjustment nut a quarter turn. Instant improvement. I set it properly afterward. Steering didn't FEEL particularly tight but you could feel some resistance with the bike on the centerstand and the front wheel lifted off the ground. [/QUOTE]
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