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cheeseman1969
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« on: June 02, 2015, 01:28:07 PM »
I have a buzzing sound. And yes I have cranked down on the bolt that normally causes that with 295 lbs of Nebraska Boy. That bolt is not moving. So any idea's where or what? Just came up in the last 2 mos. Just have not been riding much this spring till now. Can't hear it over 60 unless I lean forward to the left.
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sandy
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« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2015, 03:03:00 PM »
Some tire treads buzz when they have worn down. Low air pressure can cause them to CUP which makes the sound. What brake pads are you running? EBCs will buzz in an OEM rotor. Check front wheel bearings.

I use Avon Cobras at 42F and 46R PSI. Never cups or buzzes.
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« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2015, 05:25:51 PM »
Quote from: sandy on June 02, 2015, 03:03:00 PM
Some tire treads buzz when they have worn down. Low air pressure can cause them to CUP which makes the sound. What brake pads are you running? EBCs will buzz in an OEM rotor. Check front wheel bearings.

I use Avon Cobras at 42F and 46R PSI. Never cups or buzzes.

I have previously experienced that tire buzz as well.....especially in turns.
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« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2015, 05:27:26 PM »
Maybe the rubber damper that is glued to the underside of the fender has come loose, and is rubbing on the tire. Mine did, and it made a buzzing sound, rubbing on the tred cooldude
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cheeseman1969
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« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2015, 05:56:46 PM »
The tire is basicly new. Still nipples on the side.. I said nipples.. LOL.. So no cuping. I did put on EBC brake pads with the OEM rotor. I will check and see if I hit the brakes and it goes away.
 The other posts, I will check those out too and let everyone know. Thanks for the idea's!!
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« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2015, 04:48:43 AM »
My Valk and My Shadow both Buzz like a cicaeda bug with EBC pads installed.  Gets louder if you apply the brakes.  Oddly on both bikes, it only does it on the front.  I have gotten used to it.  If you switch back to Honda OEM pads the problem will go away.  The other temporary fix is to remove the pads and rn the over a belt sander to rough them up a bit.  Will be quiet for about 100 miles after that then come back.
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cheeseman1969
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« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2015, 05:29:24 PM »
Well MichValk won the prize. It was the rubber that came loose under the fender and is rubbing on the tire. Wow.. New one on me. LOL laugh
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« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2015, 07:30:32 PM »
I'm glad you found your "issue".  Noises that are not explained are a bit disconcerting.

In my case, I'm so danged hard of hearing that I could have had that issue and never, ever known it. 
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