12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/ FRONT SUSPENSION AGILITY 125 TROUBLESHOOTING Hard steering (heavy) Front wheel wobbling · Excessively tightened steering stem top · Bent rim cone race · Excessive wheel bearing play · 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 · Incorrectly adjusted brake · Slider bending · Worn brake linings · Loose fork fasteners · Contaminated brake lining surface · Lack of lubrication · Worn brake shoes at cam contacting area · Worn brake drum · Poorly connected brake arm 12-2