Assuming that movement is actually from the fork and not the headset, replacement is probably in order.
freedmeister on
Your fork is maybe on backwards? What type is it, because the brake looks correct… and your headset is extremely loose and probably has already dropped some ball bearings.
LocationComplex8778 on
Tighten your headset, if it’s loose it can cause play. If that’s not your issue then it’s just the flex of your fork under heavy breaking, this is why it’s best to primarily use the rear brake and only apply the front if necessary
fast-and-ugly on
first figure out what’s loose. Is the the stantions or the headset?
Number4combo on
Headset could be loose like said. How old is the fork? Maybe the bushings are worn out.
Also came for the fork is backwards comments and didn’t leave disappointed. lol
Also don’t brake with the front?!? They forgot to add /s.
One-Pollution4663 on
i would not ride that bike anywhere until you fix that. A catastrophic fork failure will break your face among other possible injuries.
It looks like a fork problem but could be teh headset. get off the bike, squeeze front brake and rock the bike back and forth. Put a finger tip on the bottom of the headset where it meets the fork crown – there should be no movement at all at the headset. Loose headset probably wont try to kill you but will be hard on your steerer tube.
If that wobble is not headset related, more likely in my view, get your fork looked at – it could be loose at the crown or in the lowers. A broken fork will fuck you up.
skierdud89 on
Check and tighten your headset first (if needed). If that doesn’t solve the issue grab the fork at the seals with half your hand on the lower and half on the stanchions. Rock the fork fore and aft. If you feel the play at that interface then your bushings are shot. They can be replaced but unfortunately in most forks it’s just more cost effective to buy a whole new fork.
DELTASBROKEN on
Check if the head set is tightened a common issue is for those to be loose
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Probably want to turn it around first
A little? Lol.
Assuming that movement is actually from the fork and not the headset, replacement is probably in order.
Your fork is maybe on backwards? What type is it, because the brake looks correct… and your headset is extremely loose and probably has already dropped some ball bearings.
Tighten your headset, if it’s loose it can cause play. If that’s not your issue then it’s just the flex of your fork under heavy breaking, this is why it’s best to primarily use the rear brake and only apply the front if necessary
first figure out what’s loose. Is the the stantions or the headset?
Headset could be loose like said. How old is the fork? Maybe the bushings are worn out.
Also came for the fork is backwards comments and didn’t leave disappointed. lol
Also don’t brake with the front?!? They forgot to add /s.
i would not ride that bike anywhere until you fix that. A catastrophic fork failure will break your face among other possible injuries.
It looks like a fork problem but could be teh headset. get off the bike, squeeze front brake and rock the bike back and forth. Put a finger tip on the bottom of the headset where it meets the fork crown – there should be no movement at all at the headset. Loose headset probably wont try to kill you but will be hard on your steerer tube.
If that wobble is not headset related, more likely in my view, get your fork looked at – it could be loose at the crown or in the lowers. A broken fork will fuck you up.
Check and tighten your headset first (if needed). If that doesn’t solve the issue grab the fork at the seals with half your hand on the lower and half on the stanchions. Rock the fork fore and aft. If you feel the play at that interface then your bushings are shot. They can be replaced but unfortunately in most forks it’s just more cost effective to buy a whole new fork.
Check if the head set is tightened a common issue is for those to be loose
why is that thing backwards?
Can’t see any problems looks good to me 😉
Probably loose headset mate
Are your forks backwards?