warriorhoneybee Posted October 9, 2010 Share #1 Posted October 9, 2010 i know i need a steering head barron,had it tighten up took care of some of the prob.just hooked up my stelel horn and took it to gas up for the ride tomorrow (cops for kids) and in first gear at very low speed .almost at idle there is a vibration you can feel but when you speed up it goes away. will this thing be safe for ride tomorrow cause its for a realy good cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted October 9, 2010 Share #2 Posted October 9, 2010 If it's your steering head bearing that your worried about and whether you have it too tight, then you'll soon notice it when you ride. Now you have to be very critical, because you will try to find lots of excuses to say that it's good or OK enough, but if it's too tight the bike will either wander on it's own or it will need to be guided back to center constantly. The problem with worn bearings is that they have developed a centering spot, and if loose then the steering will want to center back there and not give the freedom of following where you want it to go. If they are too loose and you go too fast (and that is relative to conditions) you will end up with a wobble that could turn nasty. It's hard for anyone to give an opinion with really having the scoot on hand to assess. Would Would I ride mine? I might, and then again I might not. Will it fall apart and the front wheel roll away,,, not likely from what you have said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorhoneybee Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted October 9, 2010 thanks for the input,i dont think it will fall off either just wondering if theres maybe something else going on.i guess i need to let someelse drive it ,o say like muffinman or ridderduke. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted October 9, 2010 Share #4 Posted October 9, 2010 Check tires before you junk it!!! Make sure pressure is right and they aren't cupping or wearing unusual. Just feel them with your hands after you check the pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorhoneybee Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted October 9, 2010 thanks yammer but it still out runs first gen with no wheels on it,ha ha. back tire is cupping a little but ran fine on way to station and than i made a real wide left turn like a u turn and thats when it started the vibration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted October 9, 2010 Share #6 Posted October 9, 2010 When you are making a turn is when cupping could cause vibration?? And you should quit telling lies like that. I heard "Brown Sugar" laugh when I read that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorhoneybee Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted October 9, 2010 no its in a straight line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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