When I was out today on the TTR it didn't feel right on turn in ( 80-100kph on dirt roads ) so when I got home I checked the swing arm for movement, seems ok, grabbed the forks & they seemed ok as well. A few months ago in trying to overcome the turn in issues I slipped the forks 10mm through the triple clamps & I have since replaced the 120/80 tyre with a 120/90 D606 I thought I better return the forks to the OEM position. The slipped out of the top clamp, took the front wheel out to get the forks back into the triple clamps, straight away I felt a notch in the straight ahead position, just like a detent, with the wheel in place you don't really feel it.
With the wheel out it drops into the straight ahead position every time so I'm thinking this is my issue, anyone had the same problem ? I have not done steering head bearings since my XR250RC back in the early 80's & they were balls & race, I guess the TTR has tapered roller bearings.
Do I have to go OEM or can I get them from the local bearing shop ?
I had the same problem I think yet leave the factory dry mine was notchy and rusty stuffed it with grease and it's been good for a couple of years so far
-- Edited by ttboof on Tuesday 21st of July 2020 08:57:19 AM
Good to hear, at least I have two Yamaha's so if it's down for a few days it won't matter, but my mate rang up last night ( he has a TTR & WRR as well ) he has a place over on the coast, his TTR is over there so I was going to take the TTR over & have a few days away riding the sand & beach tracks, might still take the TTR as is..We are both taking the WRR's to the Flinders ranges in Sep. Mainly for the fuel range as we could have a few long days & not a lot of fuel up there.
Went out on the TTR today doing a pre-run for a ride I'm leading on Friday, during the ride I'm trying to workout the issue so when I got home I stripped the steering head, the bottom bearing has several notches, would explain why it was crap during breaking. Only the bottom bearing was showing wear / damage but will replace both as a matter of course.
