Vman986
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« on: August 07, 2021, 06:44:53 AM » |
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Just started today. Only at full tight turns, like a U turn, front wheel squeals at a high pitch as the wheel turns. Doesn’t do it on regular curves or turns. Would that indicate axle dryness or wheel bearing? Thanks fro any help in advance.
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Bagger John - #3785
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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2021, 06:53:35 AM » |
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Wheel bearing, most likely.
Once tightened during installation, the axle shouldn't come into play whatsoever other than to support the rotating assembly (the wheel).
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Savage
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« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2021, 08:13:33 AM » |
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Yup, sounds like front wheel bearing. Probably best to just change both of them at the same time. Fortunately, the job is WAY less involved than the rear wheel.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2021, 08:23:45 AM » |
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Up on the lift, funny noises can sometimes be replicated and sourced.
Try spinning the wheel at full right lock.
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Jims99
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« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2021, 10:09:49 AM » |
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Could you be pinching a brake line at full turn causing the brake to squeak? Just a thought.
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The light at the end of the tunnel, is a train. 99 tourer 00 interstate 97 standard 91 wing 78 trail 70
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Icelander
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« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2021, 08:08:05 PM » |
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I replaced my brake pads a few years ago and get a squeal out of them at walking speed while I'm maneuvering my bike into her parking spot. Sure you're not hearing the pad fall against the rotor?
I put new bearings on my wheels every time I replace my tire. (Got a spare set of wheels so she's not down while I get around to mounting the new ones.)
Hope you find the noise and fix it.
Kendall
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1998 Valkyrie Tourer.
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turtle254
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« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2021, 08:12:45 AM » |
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I replaced my brake pads a few years ago and get a squeal out of them at walking speed while I'm maneuvering my bike into her parking spot. Sure you're not hearing the pad fall against the rotor?
I put new bearings on my wheels every time I replace my tire. (Got a spare set of wheels so she's not down while I get around to mounting the new ones.)
Hope you find the noise and fix it.
Kendall
Whats the wheel bearing numbers?
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turtle254
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« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2021, 07:38:18 AM » |
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just order them, hope this is right!
5204ZZBearing 5204ZZ Bearing Angular contact 5204ZZ 2 $19.49 $38.98 6204ZZBearing 6204ZZ Bearing Deep Groove 6204ZZ 2 $5.55 $11.10
98 std
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« Last Edit: August 09, 2021, 09:37:47 AM by turtle254 »
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Bagger John - #3785
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« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2021, 07:45:09 AM » |
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just order them, hope this is right!
5204ZZBearing 5204ZZ Bearing Angular contact 5204ZZ 2 $19.49 $38.98 6204ZZBearing 6204ZZ Bearing Deep Groove 6204ZZ 2 $5.55 $11.10
First, ask the OP what year bike - and check the bearing pocket diameters. 97s used 42MM OD while all others use 47MM.
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CoreyP
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« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2021, 08:20:06 PM » |
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I had an odd noise in tight turns which turned out to be a frozen caliper later on. I knew something wasn't right but the wheel bearings worked fine so???? One day the front brakes just kind of froze up on me. Lucky I was like a mile from my house so I just rode it home with the brakes dragging. I had a terrible time getting the one piston out, it just wouldn't move.
My first guess would be wheel bearings.
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