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Xtracho
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« on: September 01, 2012, 06:33:44 AM »
I'm getting a "buzzing" sound from the right controls. It seems to be coming from the front brake because when I apply the front brake the "buzz" changes in sound and duration. I can feel the "buzz" when I'm on the front brake control and it's only noticeable when I'm moving; disappearing when I am sitting still. When moving forward that "buzz" seems to increase as speed increases; like it's following each revolution of the wheel. When applying the front brake the "buzz" becomes constant.

Any ideas on what may be the cause? I haven't done any troubleshooting yet. Wanted to get some possibilities from you good folks first.

Thanks!
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sandy
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« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2012, 06:38:39 AM »
What brand of pads are on the bike. I know this bike is new to you so you may not know. EBC pads buzz as you describe. I used them once  and always use OEM pads now.
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JC
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« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2012, 08:53:09 AM »
Yup, EBC pads on stock discs will buzz. Dramatic drop in noise when I went back to OEM.
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« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2012, 09:08:55 AM »
I've got EBC pads and no buzz.  ???
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John U.
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« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2012, 02:13:21 PM »
Quote from: salty1 on September 01, 2012, 09:08:55 AM
I've got EBC pads and no buzz.  ???

EBC pads come in several flavors, semi metallic, organic, etc.
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Xtracho
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« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2012, 03:42:42 PM »
The pads seem the logical answer to the "buzz" since the sound matches with rotation of the wheel, becomes a constant "buzz" when I apply the front brake, and stops when the bike is stationary. And as Sandy pointed out, the bike is new to me so I don't know what pads are on the front. I know one thing....I really love this ride...and will even more once I get that torturous OEM saddle off and replaced.
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Mark

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Farther
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« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2012, 05:16:50 PM »
My EBCs buzz too.  Next time I will be going with stock pads.
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