CBR 600F3 1995 - 1998 CBR 600F3 Forum

F3 Steering

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 08-15-2010, 10:01 PM
Terrj's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default F3 Steering

I've checked it out today and everything seems fine except for the steering, it feels really stiff, i was told it was because of the front tire air pressure was low and sure it was ,but is that the only reason ? I just want to make sure..
 
  #2  
Old 08-15-2010, 10:18 PM
pacemaker's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Australia
Posts: 2,473
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Over tight head bearing can make the steering seem stiff, but they also affect the handling as well (side to side & cornering) & rebound damping set low can also make the steering feel 'Dead'. If the tyre pressure was really low (like 10 PSI below what it should be), then that would be the reason.
 

Last edited by pacemaker; 08-15-2010 at 10:23 PM.
  #3  
Old 08-15-2010, 10:26 PM
hparker619's Avatar
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: hixson ,tennessee
Posts: 167
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Terrj
I've checked it out today and everything seems fine except for the steering, it feels really stiff, i was told it was because of the front tire air pressure was low and sure it was ,but is that the only reason ? I just want to make sure..
jack the bike up in the front get the tire off the ground see if the bars will fall free from side to side if so then its fine ...... also check the frontend play push on the bike like trying move it ( sitting on the bike ) hold the front brake at the sametime see if it has any movement in it
 
  #4  
Old 08-15-2010, 11:50 PM
Terrj's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I see , i'll make sure to look over it tomorrow. Thanks guys.
 
  #5  
Old 08-16-2010, 07:24 AM
hparker619's Avatar
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: hixson ,tennessee
Posts: 167
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Terrj
I see , i'll make sure to look over it tomorrow. Thanks guys.
your welcome ........
 
  #6  
Old 08-17-2010, 11:17 AM
Terrj's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Is it a serious problem or an easy fix guys ? I forgot to ask about that.
 
  #7  
Old 08-17-2010, 11:42 AM
spicymeowmix's Avatar
Official Welcome Crew Spicy Cat
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Auburn, AL
Posts: 1,655
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

if it's tough to steer while the wheel its almost always 100% air pressure in the front tire.

theres different pressures you use (think i use 30/32ish)
be careful when you do add air, as it will make your bike very agile, and feel like you're riding on butter.
 
  #8  
Old 08-17-2010, 12:18 PM
dcaldwell's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lock Haven, PA
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

this comes directly from the manual..
 
Attached Thumbnails F3 Steering-poor-handling.jpg  
  #9  
Old 08-17-2010, 12:41 PM
Terrj's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Hahaha hopefully its just low on air...Otherwise im not gonna be able to ride it home.
Thanks guys
 
  #10  
Old 08-18-2010, 10:21 AM
hparker619's Avatar
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: hixson ,tennessee
Posts: 167
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Terrj
Hahaha hopefully its just low on air...Otherwise im not gonna be able to ride it home.
Thanks guys
i'd say its just needs air in the tire but don't ride this thing fast until you put new tires on it you said it had been sitting for along time ........
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TYLER
F4i - Main Forum
10
12-30-2008 11:38 PM
Robbie
CBR 600RR
8
04-14-2008 09:54 AM
lamby
F4i - Main Forum
4
12-15-2007 03:43 PM
avas_dad
CBR 600F2
6
08-10-2007 05:58 PM



Quick Reply: F3 Steering



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:52 PM.