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Originally Posted by steveD (Post 181132)

Just a point, but whilst everyone is thinking of greasing bits you should also note that the adjusting screws for adjusting chain tension that are in the swing arm actually go into the cavity of the swing arm itself. The exposed bit inside the swing arm can corrode and 'drag' the alloy if you are not careful. My point is that if you get the opportunity when the wheel is next out is to remove the adjusting screws and clean up, put plenty of grease on and if possible get some on the inside of the arm to cover the end of these screws to protect them. Hope this makes sense and is of some use to you guys.

Steve.:boozer:

I reckon this is good advice too. Don't quite know why there are such massive holes on the inside of the s/arm. Odd.

As for greasing the head bearings... Oh the shame. I haven't even looked at mine. Mind you, I've done no real km yet. More shame.

And I agree that the squaring-off of rear tyeres makes the (trail-type) bike handle very oddly. I don't believe the front tourance is the problem, but it also seems early mileage for the rear to have such an influence.

Well since Ive had the bike, and now Im on Mitas tyres the other day the handling became a PITA. It just didnt inspire me with any confidence. It feels as if the bike is very top heavy, and like the front wants to tuck in. Off road, it can feel like the front will do what it fancies, unless your slap bang above the bars on the pegs.... even worse than something enduro focused like my KTM 450 exc. Can this just be steering bearing grease ? I have no notchyness when i move the bars side to side with front wheel off the ground. Doesnt make sense to me ??

Perhaps the rolling radius of the tires ave changed the head stock angel.Move the forks up or down;).

I did feel it.... Perhaps not as much ....on the Siracs. May adjust the forks and see.

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