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somethings up, up front

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    somethings up, up front

    the girl friend and i were out tonight and we both noticed that my 01 sv s felt funny going around corrners. It felt like the front tire/ rim was shifting or rocking in corrners. Havn't had a chance to check over anything really, just wondering if anyone had any suggestions where to start.

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    somethings up, up front

    Steering head bearings

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    somethings up, up front

    Originally posted by Degsy
    Steering head bearings

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    or, mebbe, tire pressure?

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    somethings up, up front

    Originally posted by Degsy
    Steering head bearings

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    somethings up, up front

    Originally posted by bemused
    or, mebbe, tire pressure?
    Or even better yet, cupped front tire... Check tires first, pressure and wear, then check out the steering head bearings... Always start with the simple solution

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    hohum has got it right....
    Check the simple stuff first. If you don't come up with anything out of the ordinary with the tires(pressure, cupping, etc) or the steering head bearings, you may want to check the front wheel bearings. Of course, this would be a much more involved job, but not too bad. Also, make sure the wheel is balanced properly.

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    took it out again tonight alone, problem didnt seem to be as bad. tire pressure was at 30 front and rear, mfgr recomendation. the tires say 42 front and rear. ran the tires up to 40 and condition improved more. Also noticed slight cupping and maybe a slight flat spot just to the left of center on the front tire, is any of this possiably related to tire pressure and who should i listen to the bike or the tire mfgr. Thanks for the advice and help.

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    somethings up, up front

    Originally posted by mungersv
    took it out again tonight alone, problem didnt seem to be as bad. tire pressure was at 30 front and rear, mfgr recomendation. the tires say 42 front and rear. ran the tires up to 40 and condition improved more. Also noticed slight cupping and maybe a slight flat spot just to the left of center on the front tire, is any of this possiably related to tire pressure and who should i listen to the bike or the tire mfgr. Thanks for the advice and help.
    from what I have heard noone runs their tires that high. Dont't quote me cause i am clueless - this is just stuff that I have heard. I run mine higher than most people at 38 or so because I am fat and can't buy new tires every 3000 miles.... I also don't ride really hard so they wont slip on me but they would for a lot of people that ride harder than I do. I know that when people ride hard through the twisties they tend to lower their tire pressure for more grip but I think that 30 is low for anything other than ice racing maybe. Again - I am a noob so don't take this as gospel but just a thought...

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    somethings up, up front

    30 psi is what you would run on the track or a fast paced street ride with lotsa corners.
    40 seems way too high. For the average street rider, I would reccommend 34 front and 36 rear. I'm sure others may have different opinions.

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