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diverhap
Newbie
Posts: 14
Handlebar problem
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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
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CROSSBOLT
Hero Member
Posts: 7758
West Tennessee, USA
Re: Handlebar problem
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Reply #1 on:
August 19, 2019, 01:46:30 PM »
Bearings or cables/wiring harness....
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Karl
Three motorcycles 1960-1977 (restored a 1955 BSA)
Agility 50
Yager 200i
Downtown 300i
Navy tech, Ships Engineer, pilot and aircraft mechanic
diverhap
Newbie
Posts: 14
Re: Handlebar problem
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Reply #2 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
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CROSSBOLT
Hero Member
Posts: 7758
West Tennessee, USA
Re: Handlebar problem
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Reply #3 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).
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Karl
Three motorcycles 1960-1977 (restored a 1955 BSA)
Agility 50
Yager 200i
Downtown 300i
Navy tech, Ships Engineer, pilot and aircraft mechanic
kneeslider
Hero Member
Posts: 547
Re: Handlebar problem
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Reply #4 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.
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2019 Yamaha X-Max 250
diverhap
Newbie
Posts: 14
Re: Handlebar problem
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Reply #5 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
Is this the correct one
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mousejunks
Hero Member
Posts: 583
Re: Handlebar problem
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Reply #6 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.
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