A little bit of play in the front steering column

[Joe460]

I'm sure it probably doesn't mean much but I was just wondering if this normal. If I move the handle bars slightly I can feel the steering column move but the tires don't steer. The play is about a 1/16th of an inch which isn't that much and I only notice it when it is parked. Any ideas?

Thanks, Joe

 

[Norm43920]

I have the same problem ! I think there is a rubber bushing or something that holds it in but im not sure till I tear it apart and see for my self. Gonna watch and see what kinda answers you get

 

[Norm43920]

Dont know if you have seen this but here is a link to the manuel for the blaster. It has a nice break down of the steering system http://www.rydindirty.com/blastermanual.pdf

 

[blasterfreek30]

yuppers guys u need new rubber bushings for the inside....ive made my own outta thin rubber strip, they last alot longer than the stock ones

 

[Norm43920]

Sounds right to me. Im lookin at this break down and see Oil Seal. Would this be what were talkin about? 2 of them Goes in the bearing and collar?

 

[Awk08]

the upper steering mount on my sons was worn past the rubber and wearing into the plastic, yes thats plastic with brass inserts, so a new/used one from ebay for $6 fixed that
then i notice play on the inner tie rod ends, found nice used 04 ones for $19, had to drill the one old one out, only to see its the bottom of the steering stem where the tie rods go in thats worn, so i'll be makin a thread for a steering stem wanted soon
so check both places

 

[Norm43920]

Sounds good to me. Im thinkin mine may be bent to just a lil bit I belive its from me rolling end to end down the hill .. Seems that my bars are turn just a hair more than my wheels .. But that wont stop me from riddin I:I Thanks for the Tips Fella's have a lil Rep

 

[Awk08]

update.......just bought an 05 stem on ebay for $25

 

[Norm43920]

update.......just bought an 05 stem on ebay for $25

NICE ! Sounds like a steal But Im wondering if a banshee stem would work as well? Wouldnt it be a lil bit longer ?

 

[brandoz28]

if you get a shee stem you have to turn the end down to fit the blaster

 

[Joe460]

Wouldn't there be a problem with the bearing or is it definitely the bushings?

 

[Awk08]

there is no bearings or bushings for that matter, it just rides in the plastic steering stem mount, and the rubbers are to hold the grease in and water out, i guess you could call the whole thing a bushing

 

[Joe460]

ok I see what you mean now, but in the manual they call it a bearing for some reason...

 

[Awk08]

just order a newer (03+) used one on ebay, i just saw some for under $5, or new rubbers from bikebandit if you cant see wear in the "bearing" hahaaa, look at the little lip from the top and bottom, it should be equal the whole way around

 

[yb200]

are you talking about the stem moving front to back or when you turn the wheels there is play?

 

[Joe460]

it moves front to back and when I steer

 

[yb200]

yeah then its the seal things in the stem mount



2002 Yamaha YFS200P BLASTER OEM Parts, 2002 Yamaha YFS200P BLASTER OEM Motorcycle Parts - BikeBandit.com

7:
OIL SEAL (1UY)
(USA)
358930-001 Enter 0-99 $3.26

 

[Joe460]

I just had a look at the bushings and the oil seals look fine, I think it is just the bushing itself that is worn down a bit.

 

[blasterfreek30]

yes the little rubber bushings that sit inside of the groove on the plastic housing that holds the steering stem

 

[super noober]

i can move mine up and down a bit even with the nut fully tight... any ideas?