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[basil b.]

My mechanic says it's the steering bearings. They should be replaced every 10 thousand miles. What should that cost?

 

[Philois]

Hi Basil, I’m presuming if your bike is mint it has fairly low mileage? I would think that steering head bearings should last a hell of a lot longer than 10,000 miles. I have nearly 30,000 miles on my 2015 and the bearings are fine. I realize this is a 2007 model but if it’s in mint condition then the previous owner/owners have obviously looked after it. Have you checked a balancing weight hasn’t fallen off the front rim?
I hope you are enjoying the America apart from this issue. Love to see a photo.

 

[basil b.]

I think in 2007 they are still using round bearings. These are the original bearings they were shot. The new ones I put in are tapered should last much longer. My guy only charged me 200 bucks to install them I think that's fair.

 

[Philois]

I assume that solved the problem Basil?

 

[Vector]

Glad you got it figured out.

 

[basil b.]

My next question is that my bike seems to lurch a bit in first and second gear if I let off the throttle. Is that typical?

 

[Philois]

Check your chain is adjusted correctly, that said it is normal to feel some “lurching/snatching “ as you back off the throttle, more so in the lower gears.

 

[basil b.]

Thanks, I had the chain checked he said it was a little tight of anything.
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