[slipper]

I just test rode a 2001 CBR600F4I for a friend and there were a few concerns i need to have addressed. The steering felt very loose. Im new to riding and i have a new 2006 CBR600RR and i know im used to a tight steering but this just felt very loose. What could be causing the problem and what is needed to fix it.

 

[SIZMTRZ]

loose like the bars turn real easy, or loose like it wont hold a line? if its the bars check the steering head bearing tightness/snugness...play in there is the enemy. If it wont hold a line id first say back off the Comprassion damping in the forks a couple clicks... if thats not enough...add a few mm of pre load to the shock.

 

[souperman]

wheel bearings maybe? See if there is any side to side play in the wheels.

 

[blue_rrockit]

loose like the bars turn real easy, or loose like it wont hold a line? if its the bars check the steering head bearing tightness/snugness...play in there is the enemy. If it wont hold a line id first say back off the Comprassion damping in the forks a couple clicks... if thats not enough...add a few mm of pre load to the shock.

very smart, i'd do exactly what's suggested here.