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I have a 2013 Commando FS. It has about 3,000 miles it.
Recently I noticed that when I wheel the bike around in the driveway I detect a tiny amount of movement in the front end, that shouldn't be there. For example if I walk the bike forward quickly and then slam on the front brake as hard as I can . . . there is a "notch" or a "click" or a tiny almost indetectable movement as the bike stops. (None of the other bikes do this (3 MBW's, 1 Moro Guzzi and 1 Ducati)
This movement is not detectable when riding.
It is difficult to check for play in the forks or the wheel, because of the lack of a centre stand.
I was thinking I would put the bike on the paddock stand and build a small wooden platform to go under the centre of the bike and then with a helper, tip the bike on the wooden platform and then test the forks and wheel for movement or play. It looks like the support would have to go above the pipes and under the frame.
However, I am concerned about damaging the pipes etc.
Has anyone else had this problem?
Is there a better way of testing checking?
Is there a suitable lift/jack I could by?
Thanks for your help!
Recently I noticed that when I wheel the bike around in the driveway I detect a tiny amount of movement in the front end, that shouldn't be there. For example if I walk the bike forward quickly and then slam on the front brake as hard as I can . . . there is a "notch" or a "click" or a tiny almost indetectable movement as the bike stops. (None of the other bikes do this (3 MBW's, 1 Moro Guzzi and 1 Ducati)
This movement is not detectable when riding.
It is difficult to check for play in the forks or the wheel, because of the lack of a centre stand.
I was thinking I would put the bike on the paddock stand and build a small wooden platform to go under the centre of the bike and then with a helper, tip the bike on the wooden platform and then test the forks and wheel for movement or play. It looks like the support would have to go above the pipes and under the frame.
However, I am concerned about damaging the pipes etc.
Has anyone else had this problem?
Is there a better way of testing checking?
Is there a suitable lift/jack I could by?
Thanks for your help!
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