up and down slop on steering stem?

[parts eeter]

My ex has up and down play in it.If I pull up on the bars when standing on the pegs it has like 1/4 inch of up and down to it.I checked it and the nut is tight.I tried using washers directly under the nut to no avail.Is this normal??I can feel it when I am riding.Any input on a fix would be great.Its not crucial but its annoying.:blah:

[440_Turtle]

I kinda have the same problem, ive noticed that mide is at teh last bracket the holds the steering stem, that rubber peice appears not to be flush with my stem, check yours it might need to be replaced.

[parts eeter]

No that would not be what I am talking about.Mine does not move front to back,Its up and down movement I am having a problem with.Bushing is new and tight

[Pappy]

quite possibly a worn out stem bearing. ive seen some of them so bad that they literally fall aprt when removed. with the up and down play, its either loose or the bearing is worn.

[Flyin-Low]

I agree with Pappy on this one, the bearing is most likely worn out, i had the same problem with mine when i first got it because i didnt even know there was a bearing there... :rolleyes:

Mine was soo bad that it fell to bits when taken out. other than that it might just be a "duh" thing like the mounting bolts are loose on the handle bars.

Martin

[parts eeter]

Well its not the DUH thing this time.All bolts are tight.I will replace the bearing in there and be done with it.thanks all.:macho

[Flyin-Low]

Why do the "duh" things always have to cost the least ??

I was just wondering though, are there dust seals for that bearing??

[prepracing]

Originally posted by Flyin-Low
Why do the "duh" things always have to cost the least ??

I was just wondering though, are there dust seals for that bearing??

yes, there are top and bottom seals

[babiak400ex]

you might check the snap ring that should be holding the bearing in place too!

[moto589]

I just went through this 1 week ago. I had a lot of up and down play in my steering stem. I replaced the bearing and 2 seals. 100% fixed. I guarantee you need a new bearing and 2 seals. 30 minute job. The bearing will pound out from the bottom up towards the handlebards. Be sure to remove the snap ring.

[K_Fulk]

If you didnt put in the thick washer that slides in the seal, under the nut you will have up and down slop.

#5 on the picture.

http://www.servicehonda.com/hard%20parts/atv/trx400ex%2099-04/steering_shaft.jpg

[andrew emmons]

yep thats what mine is doing right now but , yeh you need a new stem bearing,

with it being like that it dont really tare anything up, it justs handles like a *****.


but you need a new stem bearing

im getting my stuff for that ready to order

[parts eeter]

Yup all the parts are there.I will be replacing the bearing and seals.Thanks for all of the help.Much appreciated.

[atvracer980]

I'd make it a yearly replacement item, I replaced everything last year, pulled my stem out just 2 weeks ago and the bearing was broke in 3 pieces- thats just after 10 races.