jeff852 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I hope somebody can help. I have excessive up and down play in the handlebars of my 06 1200RT. It's not the steering stem bearing, it's something else. Help! Link to comment
dirtrider Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I hope somebody can help. I have excessive up and down play in the handlebars of my 06 1200RT. It's not the steering stem bearing, it's something else. Help! Afternoon jeff852 This is tough one to help with without a LOT more information from you. If the steering stem bearings are tight then everything above that is firmly fastened together so either something has come loose (like a handlebar attaching bolt) or ????? is loose. What part of the handlebar is moving? How far is it moving? Does it move the same in every direction? What location on the bar does it seem to be moving or pivoting at? Link to comment
jeff852 Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 The inner fork tubes are moving up and down about 1/4". Don't know if that's the proper word for them as it doesn't have a conventional front end, but that's what they look like. Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 This may be a good time to post a video... Link to comment
dirtrider Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 The inner fork tubes are moving up and down about 1/4". Don't know if that's the proper word for them as it doesn't have a conventional front end, but that's what they look like. Afternoon jeff852 We still need a LOT more information on what is happening. You first say handlebars now you are talking fork tubes. The only way we have of knowing what is actually happening is what you post here as we can't see or feel what is happening over the internet. How are you moving the fork tubes (or whatever is moving)????????????? You say it is moving 1/4"?-- Moving 1/4" in relation to what??????? If it is the fork tubes moving can you see the fork tube upper end hex moving in relation to the triple tree? Link to comment
jeff852 Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 The fork tubes are moving vertically with the top triple clamp when I move the bars up and down. Seems quite sloppy. Link to comment
dirtrider Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 The fork tubes are moving vertically with the top triple clamp when I move the bars up and down. Seems quite sloppy. Afternoon jeff852 The bars shouldn't move up & down. Where (at what point of attachment) are they moving????? Link to comment
jeff852 Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 They are solidly attached to the triple clamp..The tubes move with the clamp and bars. There might be some play between inner and outer tubes but its hard to tell without an assistant. The fork seals are original and have never leaked. Link to comment
dirtrider Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Evening jeff852 They are solidly attached to the triple clamp--So where are the bars moving? The tubes move with the clamp and bars. --The inner fork tubes are supposed to move with the bars (not sure what clamp you are talking about) There might be some play between inner and outer tubes but its hard to tell without an assistant.--There shouldn't be much play between the inner & outer tubes but they do need enough clearance to slide freely. The fork seals are original and have never leaked.--That is good news. You still haven't told us EXACTLY what is moving in relation to what. Or put another way-- WHAT is moving in relation to what is not moving? I can guess at it but without you telling us EXACTLY what is moving in relation to what isn't moving, and telling us how you are moving it, then we can't give you an informed answer. Link to comment
EyeBike528 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Jeff: Post a video please. Jim Link to comment
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