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Suzuki Marauder 125 - Wrecked forks??

  • 30-06-2008 3:41pm
    #1
    dbs_sailor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I dropped my Marauder at a low speed about 2 weeks ago and it hasn't been the same since. I bent the handlebars and snapped a break level.. Got the handlebars replaced and did nothing else with it really...

    However, the way it's driving now is that it's very easy to push left - the bike leans very, very easily. In fact, it's leaning left even when I'm trying to go straight. And when I go right I really have to yank it that way. I used to be able to push on the right grip and it'd lean for me but no more!!

    Anyhow, this is my first bike... Does this sound like a forks problem?

    Thanks,

    Conan


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  • #2
    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    Possibly the forks or the frame. I started on one of those myself , great little bike, dropped it many a time.

    I suggest sticking it in a van and get it to a Suzuki dealer to get it checked. I wouldn't drive it if I was you.


  • #3
    Steffano2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,918 ✭✭✭Steffano2002


    When the handle bars are perfectly straight, is the front wheel perfectly straight too (when you look from above)?


  • #4
    dbs_sailor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭dbs_sailor


    KTRIC wrote: »
    Possibly the forks or the frame. I started on one of those myself , great little bike, dropped it many a time.

    I suggest sticking it in a van and get it to a Suzuki dealer to get it checked. I wouldn't drive it if I was you.

    I wouldn't say it's dangerous... It's more of a discomfort. I have to commit a decent bit more to right turns than to left ones but once it starts to lean I'm away. If it was a heavier bike, I reckon it'd be a much more fatal problem.
    When the handle bars are perfectly straight, is the front wheel perfectly straight too (when you look from above)?

    Yeah they seem to be!! It's a litttle bit hard to tell cause the front mudguard got cracked when I dropped it. Would this mean it's a frame thing??


    Anyway, I may drop it into an agent or even get someone who rides cruisers to give it a shot and see what they think.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    If it's not handling right,you shouldn't be riding it. Bring it to a garage asap.


  • #6
    omb0wyn5ehpij9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,095 ✭✭✭✭omb0wyn5ehpij9


    Deleted User wrote: »
    If it's not handling right,you shouldn't be riding it. Bring it to a garage asap.

    Agreed. But if you are feeling brave, and know a quiet smooth road, drive along at about 20mph and let go of the bars and see if the bike pulls to either side. When you let go of the bars, just release your grip and don't move your hands far away just incase you hit a pot hole or anything.


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  • #7
    dbs_sailor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭dbs_sailor


    Right lads - I'll get it checked. Better safe than sorry.

    Thanks for the replies.

    Conan


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