11. FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/
STEERING Pulsar CK 125
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard steering
· Insufficient tire pressure
· Excessively tightened steering stem nut
· Damaged steering stem bearings
· Damaged steering bearing races
Steers to one side or does not track straight
· Uneven front shock absorbers
· Bent front fork
· Bent front axle or uneven tire
Front wheel wobbling
· Improperly tightened axle nut
· Bent rim
· Worn front wheel bearing
· Faulty tire
Soft suspension
· Weak fork springs
· Insufficient front fork oil
Hard suspension
· Incorrect front fork oil level
· Bent front fork tube
· Clogged front fork oil passages
Front suspension noise
· Slider bending
· Loose front fork fasteners
· Insufficient front fork oil
· Worn front fork bearing
· Insufficient speedometer gear grease
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