Head Bearings ... when did you last check yours?

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  1. Mr OCD

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    Shouldn't that have been picked up at MOT time?
     
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    Not really. It can't be seen without dismantling and you can't always feel any play / slack in them from lifting the front wheel.

    I've got a very slight vibration when braking hard... I suspect this is the culprit.
     
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    In that case, well found :cool:
     
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    To be honest after having the forks serviced, replacing the wheel bearings, brake discs, brake calipers and pads along with the MC it couldn't have been anything else!

    :D

    Fingers crossed!
     
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  6. Cbrjay

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    I always change mine for tapper rollers and inspect once a year and re grease
     
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  7. Mr OCD

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    Exactly what is being done at the moment.
     
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    Sorted. All vibes gone :))
     
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    Mine after about 10,000 miles
     
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    WOW!

    10,000 miles? - They are taper bearings as well so not originals?
     
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    No they are Koyo and expensive.
    I did hit a rather large pothole and this probably broke the bearing and seal.
     
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    Damn.

    I've had Koyo taper put in my bike ... so smooth :)
     
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