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Author Topic: I’ve got a buzz  (Read 1615 times)
CamTom12
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« on: July 05, 2023, 06:07:19 PM »

I’ve got a buzz in the front somewhere, but the bolts in that long tube behind the rad are tight. Anywhere else I should look?
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2023, 06:26:04 PM »

The buzz bolt buzz is not the bolt at all, but the long spacer surrounding it between the frame members.

A wrench on that bolt (nut) may feel rock solid tight, but if the spacer between the frame members is loose enough, it will buzz (sometimes badly).  When I tightened mine (the 2d time), I cranked on it with all I had, and it squeaked (not to worry it's tool steel).  I believe I had to actually compress the frame members to securely capture that long spacer to stop my buzz (a rattle actually).

When tightening, you need not get a tool on each side, just a wrench or socket on the nut side (right).

If it's not this, a front brake caliper will often make noise (like the little clip holder is loose, or the pin the floating rotors move on needs some lube).  

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CamTom12
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« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2023, 06:51:13 PM »

Should I give it a tty with a breaker bar? Definitely felt rock-solid with a normal 3/8” ratchet.
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« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2023, 06:54:05 PM »

Loosen before tightening.

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« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2023, 03:21:30 PM »

Loosen before tightening.

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Will do, thanks!
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« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2023, 06:22:10 PM »

Others have removed the bolt and spacer, added some RTV inside the spacer and reinstalled the bolt, once the RTV cures, the spacer no longer buzzes.
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« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2023, 07:08:49 PM »

Others have removed the bolt and spacer, added some RTV inside the spacer and reinstalled the bolt, once the RTV cures, the spacer no longer buzzes.

I like that idea better than pinching the frame. Added RTV as in filled it up, or as in just enough to dampen the vibe?
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« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2023, 04:39:13 AM »

Others have removed the bolt and spacer, added some RTV inside the spacer and reinstalled the bolt, once the RTV cures, the spacer no longer buzzes.

I like that idea better than pinching the frame. Added RTV as in filled it up, or as in just enough to dampen the vibe?

I wouldn't fill it, just in case you have to ever DI's-assemble it.  I would think a little on each end should do it.
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