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Old June 24th, 2017, 10:39 AM   #2
Triple Jim
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Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016

Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250

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If you spin the front wheel with it off the ground (center stand, jack under the engine), is the rim true? Is the tire true?

Play in the head bearings will cause wobble. With my 250, I can tell if there's any play by making a hard stop with the front brake, because it makes a clunk. With the front wheel off the ground, the bearings need to be set for no play, but not so tight as to cause noticeable friction when steering left and right.

Play in the front or rear wheel bearings or swing arm bushings can also contribute to wobble.
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