noise when rocking ;)

[JamieK]

on my sv, when i rock the front of the bike of when pushing and i put the front brake on hard there is like a knock noise, is this the headstock bearing? or something like that? is it gonna kill me if i dont get it changed asap? and are they cheap?

[Guest]

Go see Mark! He'll help ya....

Wheel bearings, headstock, brake caliper........

[Stu]

could be the head bearings

if it is they might just need nipping up and if they need replacing maybe around £30 for the bearings plus fitting

[eastanglianbiker]

sounds like headrace bearings they can be adjusted unless you have been wheelying everywhere in which case they might need replacing

[Tango]

Could be headstock bearing loose. Not sure about your bike, but they are adjustable on some bikes.

Have you got a centre stand? If so get the bike onto it and jack the front so it lifts the front wheel off the ground. Then gently push and pull the bottom of the fork legs backwards and forwards. If you can feel a slight knock it'll most likely be the head bearings.

[JamieK]

sounds like headrace bearings they can be adjusted unless you have been wheelying everywhere in which case they might need replacing

 

i cant wheelie so i dont even try

its got to be booked in for a service in a couple of weeks, its should be ok till then shouldnt it?

[Guest]

Depends how bad it is!!

Pop down a Bike testing MOT staion, ask him to have wiggle.

[Tango]

Just check you haven't got a loose caliper or that. If it is the head bearing and the knock is not too bad you could be OK. But check all other possibilities first. And book it in sooner rather than later...