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« on: May 04, 2010, 04:44:58 AM » |
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I heard some faint squeaking on the ride in this morning, sounds to me like it could be the bearings,
how difficult a procedure is it and where is the best place to get them?
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fudgie
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« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2010, 06:42:11 AM » |
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Sure its not the brakes? Been there, numberous times.
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« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2010, 07:00:13 AM » |
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Why do you feel it's the bearings?
Could be:
Brakes as mentioned.
Suspension
Swing-arm
Attachments i.e. fender rails, covers, exhaust extension tips and such.
Suggest you narrow it down before replacing parts needlessly. Save yourself some time and money.
Squeaks are generally 2 parts rubbing together with resonance or vibration.
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« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2010, 09:20:26 AM » |
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Went out for a ride at lunch, albiet a quick one, noticed that when I am in a left corner, it goes away (or I just can not hear it)...every thing else seems tight. I will put her on the lift tonight and see if I have any movement. Any tricks to finding the noise?
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« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2010, 09:24:27 AM » |
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Went out for a ride at lunch, albiet a quick one, noticed that when I am in a left corner, it goes away (or I just can not hear it)...every thing else seems tight. I will put her on the lift tonight and see if I have any movement. Any tricks to finding the noise?
Mine did the same thing, esp 2 up. Only turning left. I lifted it and spun the wheel, squeak. Took pads out, spun the wheel, no squeek. Cleaned the pads/ caliper, no squeak. Thought it was wb also. Nope, the pads. |
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Big Rig
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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2010, 11:34:08 AM » |
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ok, will check them tonight...
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« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2010, 06:39:39 PM » |
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I just went through this exact same thing.......seriously.....I'm not joking here. Drove me nuts. My first thought was that I had a dry bearing going out. Looked all over, checked all kinds of possibilities. This is the proceedure I used to fix mine......... The first thing you do is get a water hose, then a bucket with warm soapy water in it. Then proceed to wash the bike. Dry to a high luster. Go for a ride. Squeak will be gone.  |
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« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2010, 06:42:05 PM » |
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looked over the bike tonight, could not find anything. cleaned her with a nice soapy bath...dried her and put her to bed, I will see how she does in the morning.
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« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2010, 06:28:45 AM » |
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Trying to find an annoying squeak can be difficult.
Help in the form of a water pistol can be had.
Simply spray a little on an area, brake caliper, whatever and see if the squeak goes away.
Repeat on a different area until quiet resumes.
You have found the source of the squeak.
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« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2010, 08:59:53 AM » |
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Well, rode to work today (I know there is a thread  ) and did not hear any squeaks...then about 10 miles out...slight really had to listen for it...it is there but not nearly as loud...so I turned the radio up and did not hear it anyway...I will find it eventually...and I will post when I do...thanks for the tips.... |
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« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2010, 09:06:43 AM » |
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Could be the alternator!
I would suggest doing nothing.
You could send a lot (money) after something only to find there is no problem.
Know what I mean!
The bike will not just all of a sudden let you down.
Let the noise get worse until such time you can accurately identify the source.
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