1. GENERAL INFORMATION DINK50/125
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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
Worn brake linings
Poor brake performance
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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