dink 50 125 1 Manuel atelier : Page 46

          1. GENERAL INFORMATION                                                 DINK50/125
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 STEERING HANDLEBAR DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT

                  Symptom                Probable Cause
                                      (Front and rear tire pressures are normal)

           Steering is heavy            Steering stem nut too tight
                                        Broken steering steel balls

           Front or rear wheel is       Excessive wheel bearing play
           wobbling                     Bent rim
                                        Loose axle nut

           Steering handlebar pulls     Misaligned front and rear wheels
           to one side                  Bent front fork


 POOR SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE

                  Symptom                Probable Cause
                                      (Front and rear tire pressures are normal)
                                        Weak shock spring
           Suspension is too soft       Excessive load
                                        Shock damper oil leaking

           Suspension is too hard       Bent fork tube or shock rod

                                        Fork tube and slider binding
                                        Fork spring and slider binding
           Suspension is noisy          Damaged shock stopper rubber
                                        Loose steering stem nut

 POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE

                  Symptom                Probable Cause

                                        Worn brake linings
           Soft brake lever             Foreign matter on brake linings
                                        Rough brake drum contacting area

                                        Worn brake linings
           Hard brake lever             Foreign matter on brake linings
                                        Rough brake drum contacting area

                                        Worn brake linings
           Hard to brake
                                        Worn brake cam contacting area on

                                        Worn brake linings
           Poor brake performance
                                        Foreign matter on brake linings

                                        Sluggish or elongated brake cables
           Brake squeaks                Brake shoes improperly contact
                                        Water and mud in brake system
                                        Oil or grease on brake linings

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