Handle bars are stiff

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Apr 6, 2011 | 07:50 PM

legend

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Handle bars are stiff

I recently rode my buddies 954 and have realized my handle bars are really stiff. Does anyone know the cause and how I may fix this?

Apr 6, 2011 | 08:24 PM

Bidds

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Check the steering stem bearings.

Apr 7, 2011 | 07:14 AM

Slick 6

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Yep, too tight steering bearings. If they're new, just leave them until they seat a bit and loosen up. If they're still too tight, loosen them up

Apr 7, 2011 | 01:56 PM

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Do you have a steering damper installed?

Apr 8, 2011 | 06:53 AM

legend

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No damper installed, I will losen those beering this weekend and see. I hope it's that simple.

Apr 8, 2011 | 08:03 AM

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I know this may sound like a dumb *** question but what is your tire pressure sitting at? I know when my front tire leaked from the seal when it would get low it was tight.

Apr 8, 2011 | 12:01 PM

letsride

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+1 was going to ask this question as well.

Apr 9, 2011 | 10:30 PM

moosestang

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Yep, check your front tire pressure. You could be riding around with 10 lbs of air and not know it, except it'll be a bitch to turn the bars at slow speeds.