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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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So I was riding my bike on the highway for the 1st time and noticed that when I reach 75+ M/H the front tire starts shaking and also when I push the front brakes the handle bars shake like if the forks are loose...I recently replaced the wheel bearings and brake pads..I know I screw everything tight and back where its supposed to be...any Ideas about whats causing this problem?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Check out the steering head bearings. Securely brace the front end off the ground.
Then, grab the forks and pull straight forward and back. Look at the tripple-tree,
you shouldn't see ANY movement, where it mounts through the frame. If so, the bearings are bad. Another sign, while at about 30-40 mph, grab the front brakes
pretty hard. Listen for a "Klunk"-ing sound.

The other thing comes to mind, although not as likely, imo. Wheel out of balance
and/or not true.

That's where I would look first.

Hope this helps, Ern
 
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