11. FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/ STEERING K-PIPE 50 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 11-3