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Post by glavey on Jun 24, 2014 18:42:42 GMT -6
As the title says, the handlebars on my scoot rock left-to-right. The pivot point seems to be the bolt that connects the handlebars to the... uh... steering stem? Is that the right term? That bolt is as tight as I can make it without something stripping.
As you can imagine, this makes low speed maneuvers very difficult, and generally riding to be a bit squirrelly.
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Post by kz1000st on Jun 24, 2014 18:57:43 GMT -6
You mean it moves side to side or the handlebar ends pivot up and down? I can see it having some slack but it shouldn't make slow speed maneuvers difficult.
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Post by Guitarman on Jun 24, 2014 18:57:48 GMT -6
With play in the handlebars, I wouldn't even ride it. That's a death trap looking for a place to happen.
Take it apart and check the bearings. They probably need replacing. Make sure they are well packed with grease.
Are you sure its the handlebars? It could be a tire with the belts separated. Had that happen before. Makes it feel like the bars are loose. Damn scary turning a corner on it like that.
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Post by cyborg on Jun 24, 2014 19:30:05 GMT -6
there are or should be 2 "nuts" the top one is the jam nut it's the ring underneath that sets bearing preload,,get the front end off the ground loosen both first tho,,once up in the air tighten down the bottom ring or nut till you feel no play then tighten the top one,,,that should be end of story
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Post by Alleyoop on Jun 24, 2014 19:43:13 GMT -6
If you can better explain WHILE SITTING on the scoot motor not running can you move the handlebars left and right MEANING LIFTING each side up and or down and the front wheel is STATIONARY(IS THAT WHAT YOU MEAN)?
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Post by Guitarman on Jun 24, 2014 20:05:06 GMT -6
This is what happens when your handlebars are loose...
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Post by Bashan on Jun 25, 2014 5:44:49 GMT -6
It could be this nut and bolt:
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Post by glavey on Jun 26, 2014 8:26:05 GMT -6
If you can better explain WHILE SITTING on the scoot motor not running can you move the handlebars left and right MEANING LIFTING each side up and or down and the front wheel is STATIONARY(IS THAT WHAT YOU MEAN)? Alleyoop Yes, that is what I mean. I can lift each side of the bars; when I lift one side the other goes down and vice versa. I'll see if I can get a picture/video later today to better explain what I mean. |
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Post by jct842 on Jun 26, 2014 8:50:23 GMT -6
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Post by glavey on Jun 26, 2014 13:59:58 GMT -6
Here's a pic that will hopefully explain what I mean:  |
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Post by Guitarman on Jun 26, 2014 14:09:04 GMT -6
If I'm not mistaken, that's where it mounts to the triple tree. (Front forks)
Seems as though it's not put together correctly.
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Post by Bashan on Jun 26, 2014 15:05:53 GMT -6
Did you see my pic up above in this thread? That was exactly what was wrong with my Bashans when I got them. I had to take that bolt out, ream the holes a little with a rat tail file, get a #8 hardness bolt that was tight in the opening, and bolt it down mega tight with an aircraft nut. That is the solution, I've been there. Rich
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Post by glavey on Jun 26, 2014 15:30:37 GMT -6
Did you see my pic up above in this thread? That was exactly what was wrong with my Bashans when I got them. I had to take that bolt out, ream the holes a little with a rat tail file, get a #8 hardness bolt that was tight in the opening, and bolt it down mega tight with an aircraft nut. That is the solution, I've been there. Rich I saw your pic, but I wasn't sure if you were referring to what you were holding with your fingers or the drawn arrow. Is the #8 hardness bolt and aircraft nut something I can get at a hardware store? Edit; I'm getting mixed results when googling aircraft nut. Do you mean a nylock nut or something like a castellated nut? |
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Post by Alleyoop on Jun 26, 2014 15:45:26 GMT -6
That bolt goes right through and there should a NUT on the other side to tighten it up have you checked maybe the nut is loose on the bolt.
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Post by Bashan on Jun 26, 2014 16:04:14 GMT -6
Good point Alley, it might be a little easier than what I said. Glavey, I was referring to the red arrow. An aircraft nut is the one with a nylon ring in it. If you get the metal clip they're harder to get off if you need to. You can get the bolts and nuts at Lowes, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, or Fastenal. They come in metric and Imperial. You have to wing some of this and just do it. I know you don't want to mess anything up but with Chinese scooters you just have to improvise. I wish I could give you more explicit instructions but get a bolt through there and wank it down. Rich
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