186 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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Shock absorption uns
atisfactory (suspension
too soft):
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Front fork oil level insufficient and/or front fork
leaking oil
•
Front fork oil viscosity too low
•
Front fork and/or rear shock absorber spring weak
•
Rear shock abso
rber leaking oil or gas
•
Rear shock absorber improperly adjusted
•
Tire air pressure too low
Poor braking perform
ance -
•
Air in the brake line
•
Brake pad or disc wo
rn
•
Brake fluid leaking
•
Brake disc warped
•
Brake pads contaminated
•
Brake fluid deteriorated
•
Primary and/or secondary master cylinder cup(s)
damaged
•
Master cylinder scratched
•
Brake maladjusted (lever or pedal play excessive)