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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Downtown 300 => Topic started by: diverhap on August 19, 2019, 12:17:09 PM

Title: Handlebar problem
Post by: diverhap on August 19, 2019, 12:17:09 PM
Kymco 300i 2014
30000 Km

When turning the handlebar right or left Or vice versa (scooter on the main stand) I feel that the handlebar slight catching in the middle

and while driving I don't feel this catching

is the steering bearing is the problem (top or bottom bearing)

Thanks   

Title: Re: Handlebar problem
Post by: CROSSBOLT on August 19, 2019, 01:46:30 PM
Bearings or cables/wiring harness....
Title: Re: Handlebar problem
Post by: diverhap on August 19, 2019, 02:26:33 PM
why you say cables/wiring harness

it is a mechanical issue in the handlebar moving left or right
Title: Re: Handlebar problem
Post by: CROSSBOLT on August 19, 2019, 03:25:56 PM
Cables/harness could be hanging on something. Probably not the cause if you bought the bike new and did not change anything in that area. That would definitely then, be the head bearing(s).
Title: Re: Handlebar problem
Post by: kneeslider on August 26, 2019, 06:24:28 AM
Definitely the head bearings.

Have the top and bottom ones replaced and you're good to go.

Somehow, it is a common issue with the DT, some have said they come under lubricated from factory.
Title: Re: Handlebar problem
Post by: diverhap on August 26, 2019, 08:00:44 AM
I found this

https://www.racing-planet.co.uk/steering-bearing-kymco-downtown-citing-people-p-175111-1.html#.XWOQ_ugzbIV (https://www.racing-planet.co.uk/steering-bearing-kymco-downtown-citing-people-p-175111-1.html#.XWOQ_ugzbIV)

Is this the correct one

Title: Re: Handlebar problem
Post by: mousejunks on August 26, 2019, 10:33:00 AM
The steering bearing is a known issue with the DT. Another possibility is that the entire front section is sagging (as it is only held up by 6 screws) and is rubbing on the forks.