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Subject:Re: Fwd: Re: Vibration
From:Doktor Tim
Date:Sun, 9 Jan 2000 13:43:45 -0800

At 12:59 PM 01/09/2000 -0600, you wrote:
>Ron,
>I thought of that, but I just put new rubber all the way around,
>pressure is correct and, I went back to hve the balancing checked twice
>already, and everything is on the money. The vibration feel/sounds like
>a u-joint going out or in need of servicing.
>Thanks, Crazy Terry
>
>Tery,
>First check the tire pressure, and the wheel balance. Even a couple pounds
>difference between the tires can make a vibration.

Let's not forget to lift each wheel and wiggile at the bearings. Quick and
simple check will rule this in or out.

T.P. Stephens aka Doktor Tim
Surveyor, Mechanic, Poet, Philosopher
San Juan Island, WA

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