loose steering

[xrvirgin]

do you think this can affect the overall handling of my xr

[Dangerous_Dave]

Well, yeah... Steering is part of the whole handling package.

[xrvirgin]

do you think this could have something to do with it?

[xrvirgin]

or these







this is how my 2002 xr400 looked





and this is it now in the light weight version

[DaveS]

do you think this could have something to do with it?

I think there's an element of "No sh1t Sherlock" with these photo's!!

[UKRob]

I think there's an element of "No sh1t Sherlock" with these photo's!!

Bloody ell, you aint kidding. Nice beer barrel though

[xr_rob]

I think there's an element of "No sh1t Sherlock" with these photo's!!

i thought that but thought no dont be mean to the newbies but now youve said it i 2nd that,,, thought it was a joke tbh

[xrvirgin]

I think there's an element of "No sh1t Sherlock" with these photo's!!

i thought that as well. if you have ever had a theory of which is strongest in a "side impact", car or bike......... well here's your answer (just a quick note, the slight head stock re-arrangement is the only casualty of the coming together!)

[xrvirgin]

just another note, Honda's really know how to build a robust bike!
Honda

[DaveS]

Ahhh so you had a head on, yes?
Are you ok?
Much other damage?

I didn't think you'd do that damage to the headstock easily.....