SANDMAN5
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« on: August 21, 2012, 06:09:36 AM » |
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Beginning to hear a distinct chirping sound when I lean to the
left (the Valk I mean). Can't hear it when leaned right or straight
up. Engine rpm doesn't affect it, neither does applying the
rear brake. I'm guessing left wheel bearing? Never had one
go bad before. Anything else I should check? Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2012, 06:28:22 AM » |
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I think you are correct on left wheel bearing. I had one go that bound up and wore a groove in my wheel hub left side, required a new wheel. Just changed the left wheel bearing in the replaced wheel after 40000 miles and it was starting to grind as well. Went to double row bearing mod, acquired spacer from Grumpy. I wouldn't ride that bike until I had pulled that wheel. New wheels are quite pricey.
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« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2012, 08:30:13 AM » |
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Before you pull the wheel, just jack it up so the rear wheel is off the ground and give the wheel a good shake, you'll feel play if the bearing is bad. (MAKE SURE THE BIKE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED)
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SANDMAN5
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« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2012, 08:33:28 AM » |
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Before you pull the wheel, just jack it up so the rear wheel is off the ground and give the wheel a good shake, you'll feel play if the bearing is bad. (MAKE SURE THE BIKE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED) I don't have a safe way of doing that. I take to my indie shop and they let you watch while they check stuff. I've trusted them for years. |
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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2012, 11:12:10 AM » |
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Without being able to hear what you describe, I would suggest the noise could also be from a tire.
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SANDMAN5
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« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2012, 11:41:03 AM » |
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Without being able to hear what you describe, I would suggest the noise could also be from a tire. No, it's a metal chirping. Darkside rear with plenty of tread left. |
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« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2012, 02:00:26 PM » |
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My money is on the left rear wheel bearing. Done mine three times and sounds just like you describe, before it gets worse.
Each time noise started when leaning/turning left. It gradually gets worse and then you will hear it all the time.
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« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2012, 07:16:05 AM » |
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Without being able to hear what you describe, I would suggest the noise could also be from a tire. No, it's a metal chirping. Darkside rear with plenty of tread left. I was really thinking the front tire! *** |
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« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2012, 08:19:19 AM » |
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My rear brakes wore funny once and it caused the brake bolt to lay on top of the rotor. It was barely touching the top of the rotor when leaning left. It made a chirping or squealing sound. New brakes fixed the problem.
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SANDMAN5
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« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2012, 01:11:47 PM » |
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Yep, left wheel bearing.  |
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« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2012, 01:59:54 PM » |
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Did you replace the right also? When my left went bad, the right bearing felt VERY smooth but I decided to pop it out and replace it since the wheel was off and I had that bearing. Anyway the inside bearing was shot but the outside spun smooth. Glad I replaced it also.
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« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2012, 08:09:36 AM » |
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Such great recommendations regarding changing out bearings as a regular maintenance items is foolhardy and should be NOT RECOMMENDED.
The perils of an improper mechanical operation (replacing bearings) far outweighs the benefits of employing new untested components.
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« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2012, 09:06:58 AM » |
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Exactly the sound I heard for about 5 miles before my left rear bearing went Kaput in Wisconsin on the way to Bellaire a couple year ago. Kudo's for the Honda shop in La Crosse for getting me back on the road in 3 hours. Hoser |
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« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2012, 09:36:03 AM » |
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Did you replace the right also? When my left went bad, the right bearing felt VERY smooth but I decided to pop it out and replace it since the wheel was off and I had that bearing. Anyway the inside bearing was shot but the outside spun smooth. Glad I replaced it also.
I considered it. Might not be a bad idea if your Valk has several miles on it and you aren't the original owner and don't know the service history (like me). But they didn't have one in stock so it wasn't an option. |
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