The adjustment of the headrace
is one of the most common faults on bikes.
you should check it regularly, cuz the bike is extremly sensitive to inacurate adjusted
headrace.
| The symptoms of a loose headrace: |
The symptoms of a tight headrace: |
Clicking and ticking from the top yolk area during braking.
Handlebare wobbles,
Poor low speed steering |
High speed weave,
Slow changes of directions
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So, how to fix it:
Place your bike on the centrestand, and elevate the front wheel by supporting the
bike, or put your large friend on the pillion seat.
Grab the fork just above the wheel spindle, and then you push & pull the fork feeling
for any play in the headstock.
If you have a movment, This means your headrace is too loose. Loosen the top yolk, and
tighten the collar, wich is located under the top yolk. retighten the top yolk.
If you cant feel any play, try to move the handlebars from right to left in an even
motion. It should move freely, without any kind of friction or hessitation. If its not,
loosen the top yolk, and loosen the collar.
adjust the collar until there are no play, and no friction. |