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Dive1082

July 19, 2012, 06:15:55 PM
Hi all,

Im fast approaching 20k miles and there seems to be a very slight "click" or "Play" which feels like metal on metal, coming from what feels to be the top yolk.

Do you think this could be the bearings or it just needs tightening?  If so, does anyone know how easy this is to do?  Would I have to strip the whole bars etc?

Cheers all... :popcorn:
A friend in need....Is a pain in the a**

2kwacks

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July 19, 2012, 07:24:05 PM
I had this on my zx636cf6 model a few years ago, when braking I was getting a loud clicking noise from around the head stock. my first port of call was the head bearings. I  back off the head stock nut, used a steering head adjuster spanner. back off the bottom castle nut half turn, then tighten the top castle nut on it. use the bottom castle to lock again then retorque your head stock nut! mine on the zx636 just needed adjusting so this done the trick. it only takes 15 mins max so worth a try before Striping Down and paying out for new head bearings :smiley:
getting on now...  but not as old as Rog or Geoff

Dive1082

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July 19, 2012, 07:28:02 PM
Cheers 2Kwaks...

Although it all sounded double dutch to me! lol  I have no Idea when it comes to mechanics.  I have a screwdriver and a hammer, will this do?  lol

A friend in need....Is a pain in the a**

2kwacks

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July 19, 2012, 07:47:44 PM Last Edit: July 19, 2012, 07:48:56 PM by 2kwacks
Quote from: Dive1082 on July 19, 2012, 07:28:02 PM
Cheers 2Kwaks...

Although it all sounded double dutch to me! lol  I have no Idea when it comes to mechanics.  I have a screwdriver and a hammer, will this do?  lol
to be on the safe side.. please take your bike to a dealer and asked them to check your head bearings for play. if they only need adjusting they may not even charge you. for a experienced tech with the correct tools, adjusting the head bearings is a 10 min job. then you know your bike is safe :smiley:
getting on now...  but not as old as Rog or Geoff

Dive1082

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July 19, 2012, 07:51:55 PM
Lol yeah, I wasn't going to attempt it.  Just wondered if anyone had a clue what it was.  As I am paying the divorce lawyer £6 per minute... yes thats per minute...I was praying it wasn't going to be expensive...
A friend in need....Is a pain in the a**

Boomer

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July 20, 2012, 01:11:02 PM Last Edit: July 20, 2012, 01:11:49 PM by Boomer
Quote from: Dive1082 on July 19, 2012, 07:51:55 PM
As I am paying the divorce lawyer £6 per minute... yes thats per minute...
As I keep telling people, marriage is EXPENSIVE!  :nono: :hammer: :help:
Personally I am going to live in sin until they bury me.  :punk: :yes:
George "Boomer" Garratt
Wickford, UK
http://www.gtr1000.com

Dive1082

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July 20, 2012, 07:39:16 PM
Your not even safe doing that these days Boomer! lol
A friend in need....Is a pain in the a**

2kwacks

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July 20, 2012, 08:17:04 PM
Quote from: Boomer on July 20, 2012, 01:11:02 PM
As I keep telling people, marriage is EXPENSIVE!  :nono: :hammer: :help:
Personally I am going to live in sin until they bury me.  :punk: :yes:
one thing I do know for sure..   it's defo cheaper to keep e'm  :mfr_lol:
getting on now...  but not as old as Rog or Geoff

Dive1082

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July 21, 2012, 05:37:19 PM
Or know a good  :2guns:
A friend in need....Is a pain in the a**
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