people 250 Manuel atelier : Page 32

          1. GENERAL INFORMATION                                  PEOPLE 250


 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

          Poor brake performance       Worn brake linings
                                       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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