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Join Date: Apr 2024
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Yeah I have tried to do both loosen the steerhead to loosen steering that didn’t do much and then tightened it more and still was creaking. I just don’t want it to break apart when trail riding lol.
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Join Date: Apr 2024
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
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I don't know. What I'm talking about I can only hear when the engine is not running for the most part.
I don't think your frame is cracked. That would be obvious, and you could see it. Does the front wheel seem okay? How about the front forks? Any creaking or cracking when you flex the front forks?
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Join Date: Apr 2024
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Join Date: Feb 2024
Location: SW Missouri
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That lower seal (or whatever it is) looks a bit crappy. Would expect it to be sitting flat against the bottom of the steering tube
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
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I would get the bike on a stand with the front wheel off the ground, have someone hold the thing steady while I pull/push the front rim to see if the steering stem thumps/wobbles forward and back. If the headset cannot be tightened to the point where it does not move, I'd say it is a serious problem, and evidence should be collected (video). Post it on youtube and send a link the PSM or wherever you got it. I don't think it will fall apart while riding, but loose headset is not good for ride stability, steering, and braking.
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Join Date: Feb 2023
Location: Upstate SC
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Years ago I had to do exactly like Thumper said to find a loose triple clamp on a bike I had. Before that I tried every way I could think of to find it by myself with no luck.
In that case it was a parts mismatch, even threaded all the way down tight it wouldn't ever had tightened up. Some spacers solved it easily enough. Drove me nuts before I found the issue. |
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
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Get the bike on a lift or set it on a bike stand so the front wheel is off the ground. You will probably need some help stabilizing the bike on the stand while you push/pull the front wheel and see if the steering head bearings have movement/play.
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