Jacob in Asheville

[radare]

Welcome, Jacob!

A couple things to check:

1. What condition is the front tire in and has it been balanced?
2. What condition are the front forks in (any leaks, recent fluid change, etc)?
3. Jack up the front of the bike and give the front wheel a roll. Does it roll smoothly? Do the bearings feel tight and smooth?
4. Again, with the front of the bike jacked up, how doe the steering head bearings feel? Are they tight and smooth as you roll the bars from side to side?
5. How is your rear wheel alignment in the swingarm? Is it perfectly square and evenly adjusted on both sides?
6. How does your back tire look and has it been balanced?
7. With the back end of the bike raised, give the back tire a spin. How does it roll? Is it smooth? Do the bearings feel tight and smooth?
8. And lastly, how does the chain look? Is it smooth as it rolls around the sprockets and has it been cleaned and greased?