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  • John Jensen
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    02/02/2011 at 7:15 am
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    #3555

    Anyone know why a Dakar would have heavy steering at low speed (20kph). It is running tourances at 28/32 psi. No problems at higher speeds.

    Dave Ross
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    02/02/2011 at 7:35 am
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    #14668

    I'd put my money on the steering head bearing. Get someone to push down on the rear of the bike, while it's on the main stand. Then gently move the steering and feel for any notchiness. When  we still had an F650Gs, the bike felt like it had a flat tyre, but it was a stuffed bearing.

    John Jensen
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    03/02/2011 at 12:08 am
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    #14669

    Thanks Koko – we will give it a go and report back

    Richard Kuysten
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    03/02/2011 at 9:13 am
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    #14670

    I'd go with the bearing too.  Had a GS for a short time and had to put a new one on.  They get a bit hot because of the oil in frame.

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