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Suspension help

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hughes:
I would like to know what everybodies take on what effect worn rubber bars mounts would have on the handling of my bike or your bike if you had an issue.

gowen:
Hughes, I guess it depends on how worn they were. I'd assume it would feel slack and heavy in the corners. Also, would cause some wobble in the head due to not being able to hold it still with a tight grip. I can't imagine it having any serious effect asided from a loose feel in the corners and over the whoops.

hughes:
I am getting that loose feeling. I hope the new nylon mounts can help. I am going to try a 90/100/21 tire up front this summer. The front end seems like it just wants to float or wonder around in the turns. With the single track through the woods the front end wants to pull out of the line I am trying to take. I think with new mounts and bring the forks up alittle more will help and maybe the wider front tire. Thanks.

gowen:
Checked the steering head bearing? Maybe too loose or worn out?

hughes:
New steering head bearings got two rides on them and I have been playing with the tension on them. I would say the new bearings have helped a little. I do like the bearing heads tight. Thanks.

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