Front End Clunk
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I would bet that this quesiton has been asked many times previously, but need your help. Front end has always "clunked" since new. However, now at 9000 miles, it is out of control. Clunks almost constantly, whether braking or hitting small bumps. Should I be checking out the steering head bearing/adjustment or just go ahead and rip the forks apart? If this were an older model I could just remove the form caps, suck out the fork oil, and try a heavier weight at least to start. But, per the shop manual, these newer forks take alot more work to change the fluid. Anyway, any help is appreciated.
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Sounds like it's your neck bearing. There's a procedure called 'Fall Away' that is used for fixing it. I'm sure most folks just tighten up the adjusting nut though. I know I had the same thing when my bike was a few months old. I took it to the dealer and they 'fixed' it in about 30 minutes (warranty). I'm sure they didn't do the fall away procedure in that amount of time. I believe the torque is 90-110 ft lbs, but check your svc manual for your bike.
Make sure you have the neck filled with grease as well. According to my service manual, "pump grease in until it starts to ooze out of the top and bottom bearing races."
Make sure you have the neck filled with grease as well. According to my service manual, "pump grease in until it starts to ooze out of the top and bottom bearing races."
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I notice that the poster re : greasing the neck bearings rides a softail. on my old heritage softail you had a grease fitting on the neck and you did indeed grease it till the grease came out the top and bottom. Simple and quick. I dont know about the original OP's bike id check the service manual and if you dont have one now would be a good time to buy one.
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Believe or not, I have the same noise but can't reproduce every time, usually when I ride for a while without hitting the brake or hit a pot hole, the initial braking makes a clunk. I've checked the front end and couldn't find anything. I thought it could be the brake pads got stuck at one point. Took the front pads off, clean them, put them back and it went away, it is worth a try.
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