Front Wheel Spin

trevo_man · Post by **trevo_man** » Sat May 17, 2008 4:48 pm

Does your front wheel spin freely without any problems? I recently noticed that mine spins fine for about half a revolution (when spun by hand) then gets caught on the brake disc.

It looks as if it is a bit crooked. When I eyeball it while spinning the wheel the edge of the tire gets just a little closer to the brake disc for half a turn (when it gets harder to spin) and further way (when it spins freely).

You may remember last summer when I wrecked buddy into the back of my truck while trying to load it. This severely bent the rim. I have since put a new rim on, but I fear this may mean the forks were tweaked as well.

It is unnoticeable while riding however and doesn't seem to be making any real impact. Is this a real problem that I need to get fixed by the dealer? I don't really have the money for any expensive repairs right now...

trevo_man · Post by **trevo_man** » Sun May 18, 2008 4:39 am

*bump

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Sun May 18, 2008 4:52 am

hmmm... doesn't sound like it can be good... however, my back tire has some play in it and I've been told it's ok.

but rubbing against the brake can't be a good thing.

Post by **ericalm** » Sun May 18, 2008 7:14 am

Did you do the post-crash repairs yourself?

You should at least call your dealer and tell them what's up. They may need to check the fork and the brakes. This could be a "real problem."

DennisD · Post by **DennisD** » Sun May 18, 2008 1:34 pm

Could be a warped disc. Have your dealer check it out.

Dennis

jetboy · Post by **jetboy** » Mon May 19, 2008 4:06 am

I checked mine today before I went for a ride thinking about this post. Mine certainly spins more than 1/2 a revolution. I'd get it checked by the dealer.

- jetboy

trevo_man · Post by **trevo_man** » Mon May 19, 2008 4:36 am

Thanks guys! I'm going to take bud down to the dealer later this week. Wish me luck! Hopefully the repair is not TOO costly.