Horrible knock on SV

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To be honest I've always found the "rocking" test for head bearings is pretty vague, and the only really successful method is to actually adjust them. As soon as you start the adjustment you'll find out whether they are loose or not (they probably are, based on the 2 that I've seen).

Also you'll probably find the factory waved the grease tin somewhere in the vicinity of the bearings when they were assembled, so it would pay to drop the bottom yoke+stem down enough to get some grease in there, top one is easy.

Can you hear the noise while the bike is stationary, or just when riding. If you can when stationary it could be the cam chain. Mine went and had to have engine rebuild so go and get it checked if its coming from the front.

lj, read the thread mate its about knocking front ends, you know, suspension, etc lol

Originally Posted by plowsie

lj, read the thread mate its about knocking front ends, you know, suspension, etc lol

Shush, dont make me look stupid lol. Front end of bike i thought

Check the bearings first, then have a look for any lose cables which can cause a rattle every now and again.

Does it happen under braking or over bumps, if so then it is mostly likely the common SV problem which is easily cured with fresh fork oil. While you are at it you might as well get some springs to suit your weight too.