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    • declan
      declan last edited by

      I went to pump my tyre up after doing the steering head bearings and noticed yet another crack

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      • declan
        declan @declan last edited by Mightyman

        @declan https://imgur.com/a/ClRVuM7

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        • NINJA
          NINJA @declan last edited by NINJA

          @declan The hub and spindle shaft also looks warped, not only will the hub disintegrate at any time, as the spindle shaft is cracked and also distorted it is now weaker, as it has lost it's strength and is putting extra stress on the wheel bearings, so it will fail any day. That has obviously happened some time ago and has only gotten worse over time.

          The wheel spindle adds rigidity and stiffness to the front forks, which means your handling is now less precise due to excessive play and wheel wobble is increased .The bottom line is this - your front wheel will collapse one day if the hub is not replaced and you or someone else could die. The simple question you need to ask yourself is this;

          How much longer do you want to live? I would not ride a bike with that fault as it's just an accident waiting to happen. 😉

          SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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          • Darty
            Darty @declan last edited by

            @declan It's already failed, but I wouldn't expect a massive explosion of aluminium casting into your face at high speed,

            Perfectly ridable, just expect really accelerated wear on the spindle and massively across the bearings.

            ... but I wouldn't be trying to clear any doubles on the track,

            Keep it real

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            • declan
              declan @Darty last edited by

              @Darty ive never ridden a track so I’m good there I’m just gonna run it I don’t really care if it fails it’s only me who gets hurt

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                finnerz89 @declan last edited by

                @declan do you use it on the road?

                Current bikes:
                DT125X '07
                Street Triple R '11
                Aprilia ETV1000 '02

                Previous:
                DR650RSE '96
                FJ1200 '92

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                • declan
                  declan @finnerz89 last edited by

                  @finnerz89 only to get to and from my riding spot at the top of my road

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                  • NINJA
                    NINJA @declan last edited by

                    @declan Can you leave me your bike/bikes in your will please??? 😉

                    SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                    • declan
                      declan @NINJA last edited by

                      @NINJA I guess so if you want them if I go dark for a while be sure to contact someone they’re all yours

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                      • NINJA
                        NINJA @declan last edited by

                        @declan LOLLLLZZZZZZZZZZZZ COOL can I have the details of your nominated Power of Attorney then please???

                        SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                        • Sgt Robuck 5
                          Sgt Robuck 5 last edited by

                          drill a small hole at the end of the crack to stop it form getting worse perhaps?

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                          • declan
                            declan @Sgt Robuck 5 last edited by

                            @Sgt-Robuck-5 I can’t get a bit in there as it’s recessed I paid 1,6 from a dealership I ain’t got no wiggle room for finds I can’t just buy a new wheel I wish I could right now I’ll run it I ripped it yesterday after jetting it and it’s awesome

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