suspension problems

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 01-15-2013 | 06:25 AM
tonsinclair's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 6
From: galveston tx
Default suspension problems

I have ridden bikes before but this is the first one I've owned. Its a 2006 klx 250. Today I was riding and while going through an intersection and hitting a small bump I heard a noise like something was rubbing up against the tire or it bottomed out. After that any little bump I hit makes the same noise with a lil vibration on the back tire. I just had my rear tire taken off to have the inner tube replaced about 4 days ago. Could it be that they did something to mess up my suspension, or does it just need a little readjustment, or did I break something? Nothing seemed to be broken when I checked it out. hope someone can help, I wanna get back to riding asap.
 
  #2  
Old 01-15-2013 | 01:47 PM
cmott426's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 840
From: Sandpoint Idaho
1st Gear Member
Default

Check your pivot (suspension components) and wheel bearings.
 
  #3  
Old 01-15-2013 | 02:06 PM
EMS_0525's Avatar
Da dirty moderator
1st Gear Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 12,584
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default

Could be just about anything. chain guard, shock, tire on wheel wrong, chain, sprockets, brakes.
 
  #4  
Old 01-15-2013 | 02:24 PM
TNC's Avatar
TNC
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,050
From: Abilene, TX
1st Gear Member
Default

I'd be concerned about the flat fix resulting in something not reinstalled properly or not adjusted properly. Chain tension comes to mind as a likely suspect.
 
  #5  
Old 01-15-2013 | 04:13 PM
IDRIDR's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 4,507
From: SW Idaho
1st Gear Member
Default

Spacers installed on wrong sides?
 
  #6  
Old 01-15-2013 | 04:39 PM
EMS_0525's Avatar
Da dirty moderator
1st Gear Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 12,584
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default

lets go with option D. All of the above. lol
 
  #7  
Old 01-15-2013 | 04:46 PM
durielk's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,728
From: Cottonwood, AZ USA
1st Gear Member
Default

If your not a mechanic, take it back to where you had the tire done and have them take a look at it. It sounds like they may not have had the 'A' team on it.
 
  #8  
Old 01-15-2013 | 05:02 PM
TNC's Avatar
TNC
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,050
From: Abilene, TX
1st Gear Member
Default

Originally Posted by durielk
If your not a mechanic, take it back to where you had the tire done and have them take a look at it. It sounds like they may not have had the 'A' team on it.
Didn't have the A-team on it? I can't believe you'd suggest such a thing. I'm relatively sure the shop foreman himself did the work on that flat.
 
  #9  
Old 01-15-2013 | 05:41 PM
deej's Avatar
Your Humble Moderator/Admin
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 21,060
From: Washington
1st Gear Member
Default

"I pity the fool who allows others to work on their bikes" Oh and welcome to the forums.
 
  #10  
Old 01-15-2013 | 05:56 PM
tonsinclair's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 6
From: galveston tx
Default

I'm taking it back to them....Thanx
 


Quick Reply: suspension problems



All times are GMT. The time now is 04:31 PM.