15. HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/ K-XCT 125i FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/STEERING STEM TROUBLESHOOTING Hard steering (heavy) Front wheel wobbling Excessively tightened steering stem top Bent rim cone race Loose front axle Broken steering balls Bent spoke plate Insufficient tire pressure Faulty tire Steers to one side or does not track straight Improperly tightened axle nut Uneven front shock absorbers Soft front shock absorber Bent front fork Weak shock springs Bent front axle or uneven tire Insufficient damper oil Poor brake performance Front shock absorber noise Worn brake pads Slider bending Contaminated brake pad surface Loose fork fasteners Deformed brake disk Lack of lubrication Air in brake system Deteriorated brake fluid Worn brake master cylinder piston oil seal Clogged brake fluid line Unevenly worn brake caliper 3