megawatt Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I think we've exhausted all the logical possibilities, so it must be aliens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 My dad had similar on one of his bikes, it turned out to be brake pads rattling over bumpy roads etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 My dad had similar on one of his bikes, it turned out to be brake pads rattling over bumpy roads etc. I thought of that Six...............disconnected the calipers.....hung them on a bungy.....still clunking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Obvious really - It is the 'Clunk gizmo' fitted to the bike by a lepracorn (stops them being run over). Remedy is to send me 5 ounces of 24 carat gold and the 'clunk' will vanish overnight. if it does not work, then you get 40% of your gold back.Deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Obvious really - It is the 'Clunk gizmo' fitted to the bike by a lepracorn (stops them being run over). Remedy is to send me 5 ounces of 24 carat gold and the 'clunk' will vanish overnight. if it does not work, then you get 40% of your gold back.Deal? Stop the clunking 1st.......then I may consider your offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Just wanted to ask on this after searching so not creating a new post, How much play would you expect from headstock bearings, doing the test of wheel elevated, pull bottom of forks back and forth, and seem to have a very tiny bit of play.. bars move very freely side to side.. but the play is tiny like a click.. Before I get the tools out to adjust just curious if some play normal.. cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Not so much that you can move it and hear it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 17 minutes ago, Bender said: Not so much that you can move it and hear it. More of a feel thing, feeling it click a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I tend to be with @Bender on this (Strewth that`s probably a first lol). If you can feel the play or hear a clonk or knock it is probably too much, the bars should move freely with the wheel elevated but forward to rear movement shouldn`t be "noticeable" (searching for better term please forgive). Cheers Ian 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Ian Frog said: I tend to be with @Bender on this (Strewth that`s probably a first lol). If you can feel the play or hear a clonk or knock it is probably too much, the bars should move freely with the wheel elevated but forward to rear movement shouldn`t be "noticeable" (searching for better term please forgive). Cheers Ian I agree, its a very tiny movement but il get it tightened a little and see if it helps, if not then new bearings it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, jedibiker said: I agree, its a very tiny movement but il get it tightened a little and see if it helps, if not then new bearings it is. I think that is sensible as tightening is a feel thing ! Tighten gently and maintain free bar movement. You will feel if you have gone too far and at the same time any notchiness (is there such a word?) in the handlebar movement should become obvious. If in doubt a set of taper roller head bearings from Wemoto will be dropping on your doormat. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 On 15/08/2021 at 17:54, Ian Frog said: I think that is sensible as tightening is a feel thing ! Tighten gently and maintain free bar movement. You will feel if you have gone too far and at the same time any notchiness (is there such a word?) in the handlebar movement should become obvious. If in doubt a set of taper roller head bearings from Wemoto will be dropping on your doormat. Cheers Ian Daft question, but does the c tool that adjust the rear shock also double up as a tool to tighten this too? looks similiar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, jedibiker said: Daft question, but does the c tool that adjust the rear shock also double up as a tool to tighten this too? looks similiar. It should do yes ! Beware if you are using a C` spanner from a manufacturers toolkit it WILL slip off and you will hurt your knuckles ! Just beware and protect any adjacent paintwork (Don`t ask how I know). When tightening your new bearings into place go gently and don`t nip up until you are 300% certain they are seated flat (Cleanliness when you remove the old stuff is next to godliness here). Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ian Frog said: It should do yes ! Beware if you are using a C` spanner from a manufacturers toolkit it WILL slip off and you will hurt your knuckles ! Just beware and protect any adjacent paintwork (Don`t ask how I know). When tightening your new bearings into place go gently and don`t nip up until you are 300% certain they are seated flat (Cleanliness when you remove the old stuff is next to godliness here). Cheers Ian appreciate your advice buddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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