Page 414 - 2019 SHOP MANUAL CRF1000/A/D

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FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
SERVICE INFORMATION
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
GENERAL
• When servicing the front wheel, fork or steering stem, support the motorcycle using a safety stand or hoist.
• Aluminum taper handle is equipped in this motorcycle. The scratches or bend of the handlebar may cause breakage. Replace
the damaged handlebar with a new one.
• A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated pads and clean a contaminated disc with a
high quality brake degreasing agent.
• Do not operate the brake lever and pedal after removing the caliper and front wheel.
• After the front wheel installation, check the brake operation by applying the brake lever.
• For brake system information (page 19-2).

TROUBLESHOOTING

Hard steering
• Steering head bearing adjustment nut too tight
• Worn or damaged steering head bearings
• Bent steering stem
• Insufficient tire pressure
• Faulty tire
Steers to one side or does not track straight
• Damaged or loose steering head bearings
• Loose steering stem adjusting nut
• Bent forks
• Unevenly adjusted right and left forks
• Bent axle
• Worn or damaged wheel bearings
• Bent frame
Front wheel wobbling
• Bent rim
• Bent spoke
• Worn or damaged front wheel bearings
• Insufficient tire pressure
• Faulty tire
• Unbalanced front tire and wheel
Front wheel hard to turn
• Faulty front wheel bearing
• Bent front axle
• Front brake drag
Soft suspension
• Insufficient fluid in fork
• Incorrect fork fluid weight
• Weak fork springs
• Insufficient tire pressure
Stiff suspension
• Bent fork pipes
• Too much fluid in fork
• Incorrect fork fluid weight
• Clogged fork fluid passage
Front suspension noise
• Insufficient fluid in fork
• Loose fork fasteners

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