bearings in the steering coloum on an 08

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terranova22
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Post by terranova22 » Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:28 pm

Anyone who commutes in city traffic might appreciate this: http://www.klrworld.com/index.php? option=com_content&task=view&id=116&Itemid=156 Dan (Pasadena)

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bearings in the steering coloum on an 08

Post by dooden » Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:54 pm

My A15 head bearings came loose shortly after riding it from the dealer, they of course snugged they up or me. I thought it was a bad fork, it made a clunk sound everytime I rode off a curb or over speed bumps, turned out a loose bearing thats all Dooden A15 Green Ape --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Paul Statham wrote:
> > Hi all > I had a steering problem with my 08 I thought it was a tire, as it
was wore.
> But the real trouble was the bottom bearing in the steering coloum. > My bike is out of warranty by 2 months and the dealer I bought it
off has gone out of business.
> I can fix it my self I have it apart and the bearing on order from
my bearing supplier.
> I think the thing was bad from day one. But it took a year and
22000 kilos to manifest itself.
> Has any one else had this trouble. If so I think it is a safety
issue that need to be addressed.
> If not mine was a manufacturing fluke. > Thanks > Paul Statham > > > >
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