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How do I make my KTM handle better?
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:00 pm
by Hondacrfrider
OK, lets get things staight first: dont make fun of me because I ride a KTM instead of a CRF.
I Just bought a used KTM 144sx. I like it alot its just when i get to a high speed the steering feels kinda loose and it feels like i might loose controle, also when the bike is on a stand the front wheel tends to clunk to one side or the other. any way i can make the steering less loose without getting a steering stablizer?
any ideas would be great, Thanks
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:44 pm
by crf230frider
It sounds like you might have a bad bearing in your front wheel
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 5:13 pm
by lightflight
I would also loosen all of the bolts on the front end including the axle and triple clamps just to insure that the forks aren't twisted.
like mentioned before it could be a wheel bearing problem.
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:29 am
by Aussiecrf230
If you want help, letting people know the year is important.
Between 2002 - 2006 there were several changes.
It sounds like a wheel bearing first though.
Make sure the hub is OK before you install new bearings.
My son has a 2003 200EXC so I have had some experience sorting it out.
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 1:40 pm
by Hondacrfrider
its a 2008
are guys sure that it is a problem in the wheel? i was thinking it was in the steering column
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 3:53 pm
by crf230frider
Is it just the wheel that clunks side to side or is it the whole front end?
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:42 pm
by Hondacrfrider
the whole front end (the handlebars)
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:01 am
by dsrpilot
Hondacrfrider wrote:its a 2008
are guys sure that it is a problem in the wheel? i was thinking it was in the steering column
That would be my guess as well. Bearings in the steering tube.
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 4:04 am
by Aussiecrf230
Time to put it up in the air, grab the forks and give it a wiggle. Hopefully the stem bearings are not stuffed just loose. Wouldn't be the first time I have seen the nut loosen off.
You do have your factory frame and engine manuals to show you what to do? They are available electronically If you don't.
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:38 pm
by Hondacrfrider
ya i got the manual. its just kinda hard for me to follow. i think that the problem is that i either need new berrings or i need the whole thing to be regreased. thanks for the replies guys
