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Title: front forks chatter?
Post by: savvy on 12 October 2013, 08:27:40 pm

Help please/ I went to Glasson today and met a few fellow foccers. Great ride and people but noticed from the forks,over broken tarmac (read holes) although shallow the forks seemed to chatter.That I am afraid is the only way to describe it.It seems to bang at the extent of the forks. I am only lightweight and don't think think the springing is light but was wondering if it could be the oil? not sure what is in as only just got the bike. Would it be best to go standard or what would anyone care to recommend please.
Many thanks Barrie

Title: Re: front forks chatter?
Post by: alan sherman on 12 October 2013, 08:47:08 pm

Yep, could be old or low oil. 10w is standard.

Title: Re: front forks chatter?
Post by: goldfazer on 12 October 2013, 08:56:17 pm

Could be the headset bearings.

Title: Re: front forks chatter?
Post by: fazersharp on 12 October 2013, 09:36:14 pm

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Im sorry I cant help as mine dont say anything !

Title: Re: front forks chatter?
Post by: savvy on 13 October 2013, 08:47:50 am

That's why I arsked, mine never shut up :'(    Not head bearings checked those first off also wheel bearings etc.

Title: Re: front forks chatter?
Post by: CRH on 13 October 2013, 09:13:12 am

mine used to do same! until i changed the oil?...but i also changed to 15w and that made a massive difference!!...thing is though ime pretty heavy so its suiting me fine?....might not suit anyone who,s a lightweight though?....

Title: Re: front forks chatter?
Post by: savvy on 13 October 2013, 09:47:53 am

Thanks all, looks like forks jobbie then :)  Get some oil first maybe  ;)

Title: Re: front forks chatter?
Post by: CRH on 13 October 2013, 09:53:59 am

wouldnt hurt though to chk all fasteners around front end just incase someones f,got to tighten up previously?

Title: Re: front forks chatter?
Post by: savvy on 13 October 2013, 10:08:33 am

Quote from: CRH on 13 October 2013, 09:53:59 am

wouldnt hurt though to chk all fasteners around front end just incase someones f,got to tighten up previously?

My thoughts also, checking caliper bolts mudguard etc. Thanks