grumpybear
New Member
My 2015 ES with 81000 km has developed a low speed wander. At 30 to 50 kph {20 to 30 mph}, the bike wants to wander left or right very slightly. Nothing serious ,just a bit or unintended wander you might feel when there is a bit of wind.
I have changed the rear and front tire, changed the seals and bushing in the front forks. Tops of the forks are equal on both sides of the clamps. The wander is more pronounce at 32 frt and 36 rear pressures. Lowering the front pressure will decrease the wander but not eliminate it. Retorqued the fork clamps to spec and checked for loose front end and rear swing arms but nothing noticed or felt. Front tire wear appears even and nothing unusual shows on the treads of either tire. Panniers on or off makes no difference. Wheel bearing felt smooth.
Is this an indication of a steering head bearing issue?
I have changed the rear and front tire, changed the seals and bushing in the front forks. Tops of the forks are equal on both sides of the clamps. The wander is more pronounce at 32 frt and 36 rear pressures. Lowering the front pressure will decrease the wander but not eliminate it. Retorqued the fork clamps to spec and checked for loose front end and rear swing arms but nothing noticed or felt. Front tire wear appears even and nothing unusual shows on the treads of either tire. Panniers on or off makes no difference. Wheel bearing felt smooth.
Is this an indication of a steering head bearing issue?