Bike Frame/Steering Help!!

[Brocko]

Hey guys i have had a MSO Alloy for a while now and i must say for a Chinese bike i have had nearly no problems with it!! Congrats MSO!!

Just last week after i came back from a ride i noticed that the front of the bike like the steering column/ tube thing.. Not sure on the name..The bit that holds the forks and pivots so you can steer.. (my dad calls it the gooseneck???) THis part has a fair bit of play in it and moves around..

I was wondering what causes this play. Is it a bush/etc that has worn out? or fallen out?(i have probably only rode the bike for like 10hrs) Wat can i do to fix this guys?

Cheers and thanks for any help.

 

[fat80y]

ok,
take the handle barz off
get a big shifter and undo that big nut
pull the top plate off
youll need a special tool (or hammer n punch)
take off the star nut and cover n bearing(clean and regrease)
put back on and tighten up (as this is what was loose)
top plate on then nut then bars ...done!

 

[Brocko]

Thanks mate glad you could help might try this tonite!! Thanks a heap.

 

[Dreadful]

Yep fat80 is on the gas ...spot on