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13-10-04, 12:08 PM

Soon after buying my '99 30K SV650S I noticed 'clunking' in the front end when going over bumps and holes - even at very low speeds. I've done all the usual tests for head bearings but there doesn't seem to be movement in the front wheel at all.

I've tightened then loosened then tightened the head bearing collar, with varying degrees of temporary change. At the moment it's too tight (bike doesn't want to turn). Tyres are fine, btw.

Is the clunking the steering head bearings or something inside the forks? Can I remove/replace steering head bearings without having to chisel/press them off? Lastly, where the best place to buy them - if this is the problem?

13-10-04, 12:08 PM	#1
rjh Guest Posts: n/a	Steering Head Bearings Soon after buying my '99 30K SV650S I noticed 'clunking' in the front end when going over bumps and holes - even at very low speeds. I've done all the usual tests for head bearings but there doesn't seem to be movement in the front wheel at all. I've tightened then loosened then tightened the head bearing collar, with varying degrees of temporary change. At the moment it's too tight (bike doesn't want to turn). Tyres are fine, btw. Is the clunking the steering head bearings or something inside the forks? Can I remove/replace steering head bearings without having to chisel/press them off? Lastly, where the best place to buy them - if this is the problem?