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Dr Bobs Patient
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« on: October 23, 2012, 09:08:47 AM »
After owning the valk for 5 weeks, I have noticed a cicada (locust) type sound coming from the front end that I couldn't locate.  This weekend I finished up my fork rebuild and when I went to reinstall the fender I noticed that some fabric/rubber mat on the inside of the fender was loose.  Not knowing (or caring) what it was for, I just cut out the loose material and went on my merry way.

Well during the test ride I didn't hear that noise anymore.  That material had been flapping in the breeze causing the sound like pinning a playing card on a back stay tube on a bicycle that hits the spokes!

Just thought I'd share.  By the way, just what was that material under the fender for?

DBP
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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2012, 09:19:17 AM »
Ironically, it's sound deadening. coolsmiley
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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2012, 12:00:04 PM »
Had the same issue on mine. I elected to reglue mine. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2012, 02:52:09 PM »
primarily noise reduction but they also help protect the inner fender should you run over and pick up a big rock, etc.
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« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2012, 04:25:04 AM »
That mat is acne medicine.  It helps prevent "pimples" on your fender.

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