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I've got a judder in the steering when slowing down or pulling away. It's a new engine which I've fitted, just checked internals all soid. The only other thing I've done is tighten up the leg shields, any ideas folks?
Cheers Jim

Check your forks aren't loose

missing lynx wrote:Check your forks aren't loose

+1

Check tyres. I get this when front tyre wears. You can feel and see a difference in height from one tread to the next. Might not be your problem but something to check.

Kev Fox wrote:Check tyres. I get this when front tyre wears. You can feel and see a difference in height from one tread to the next. Might not be your problem but something to check.

Good call I once had a problem with a navigator front tyre the blocks wore unevenly giving a choppy ride

Conti block tread are well known for this uneven wear.

Folks I'm pretty sure it's not the front end, however my clutch sprocket has some play, can pull it towards me about 6 mm. Anyone reckon it could be this?

That all depends on what clutch type is fitted more info please

Jim wrote:Folks I'm pretty sure it's not the front end, however my clutch sprocket has some play, can pull it towards me about 6 mm. Anyone reckon it could be this?

Six millimetres!

Regardless of whether that is the issue, you should get that fixed before you even start the bike up! I wouldn't even let it out of my garage with only a tenth of that

Seriously, you risk breaking your neck, because even with the renowned Lambretta riders' habit of the 'hovering left hand' pulling the clutch will have no effect if that transmission locks up.

with it off the ground, does your rear wheel rotate inline?

Andyf wrote:with it off the ground, does your rear wheel rotate inline?

Yes no problem

Warkton Tornado No.1 wrote:

Jim wrote:Folks I'm pretty sure it's not the front end, however my clutch sprocket has some play, can pull it towards me about 6 mm. Anyone reckon it could be this?

Six millimetres!

Regardless of whether that is the issue, you should get that fixed before you even start the bike up! I wouldn't even let it out of my garage with only a tenth of that

Seriously, you risk breaking your neck, because even with the renowned Lambretta riders' habit of the 'hovering left hand' pulling the clutch will have no effect if that transmission locks up.

Ok It may not be 6mm, but has got a bit of play