skik Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 hi all.i have the sr250 ready for mot i think.just one thing is bothering me.when i pull the front brake and push down on the forks the handlebar mounting moves.i will try and explain.the bottom half of the handle bracket fits into a rubber sleeve that fits into the top yoke.the rubber sleeve i guess acts like a shock absorber.if that is right then the mounting should move right????.here's a pic to explain better.the part im talking about is 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted April 5, 2012 Moderator Share Posted April 5, 2012 sound like its ok to me skik, unless it has become worn and the movement is excessive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skik Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 sound like its ok to me skik, unless it has become worn and the movement is excessive? thing is i dont know if its moving to much or not.if it fails on that where the hell do i get get new ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted April 5, 2012 Moderator Share Posted April 5, 2012 thing is i dont know if its moving to much or not.if it fails on that where the hell do i get get new ones? you'd have to get them from a yamaha dealer, if they are still available they will order you some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted April 6, 2012 Moderator Share Posted April 6, 2012 try tightening them first, maybe just loose. Whether it will pass, depends on the MOT tester but if you've noticed it you tester will too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dawkins Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Thats fine mate Many are now rubber mounted. All Harleys are like this now. I would pass it and have passed a couple like this just last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skik Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 thanks everyone.its passed no probs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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