FINAL-STRANGE SOUND?

[BIG--T]

Last night as we were coming home, I heard something similar to brakes scrubbing for about 25 miles. It was  "dry sound" if that makes sense. The U joint seems to have the same amount of play. Also there is no vibtration. I've never had trouble with U Joints or flange bearings so don't know what to expect.

I am going to change out the final gear oil (that's never been changed) over to synthetic and I hope it's the problem. BTW, it's a 98 STD with 9,500 miles.

Thanks

[Michvalk]

Left rear bearing....Known weak spot.  Pull the rearend and check the splines on both ends of the driveshaft. You have to check the tech pages for the procedure or maybe you have a tech manual. Or it could have been the brakes scrubbing?Good luck!

[BIG--T]

Thanks Michvalk, No it's not the brakes but sure wished it was! Thanks for the info on the bearing. I'm going to read up on it. I want to be sure before I tear it all apart.

[X Ring]

Here's my Shoptalk Tech Article on the Double Row Wheel Bearing Mod.  http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/5204_bearing_mod.pdf

Marty

[Chrisj CMA]

XGUY...the sound you describe is exactly what mine did when it was a left rear bearing gone bad.  Easy to verify:

-put bike on a lift (rear wheel off the ground)
-grab the bottom (6 O-Clock position) and try to force the wheel side to side. (helps if you hold onto a solid part of the bike to have something to pull/push against.

If you feel/hear a very slight "tic" like "motion" side to side its the bearing

[eric in md]

hey wait check inside front fender and make sure them little rubber things stuck on inside of fender aint coming off . could be a simple fix just take them

[FryeVRCCDS0067]

hey wait check inside front fender and make sure them little rubber things stuck on inside of fender aint coming off . could be a simple fix just take them

Yep.

[BIG--T]

hey wait check inside front fender and make sure them little rubber things stuck on inside of fender aint coming off . could be a simple fix just take them

Are you talking about the front of my rear fender, because the rear is where the noise is coming from. I will be finding out shortly and got to find a quick way to rig up my MC jack to make it work. I've never had to jack her up til now. When I was changing the oil I noticed my pipes were below the frame, so maybe I can put a short 4x4 on each side.

Thanks for the help, I hope I'm lucky and it's just the rubber things...whatever that is!

[John U.]

You need a lift/jack adapter to safely lift the Valk. You can find ones that mount permanently to the bike on Ebay.
A steel design which does not mount permanently known as the Spoonland adapter is sometimes available in the classifieds or Ebay. A homemade wood version can be looked up in Shoptalk

[BIG--T]

You need a lift/jack adapter to safely lift the Valk. You can find ones that mount permanently to the bike on Ebay.
A steel design which does not mount permanently known as the Spoonland adapter is sometimes available in the classifieds or Ebay. A homemade wood version can be looked up in Shoptalk

Thanks John, I'll probably go with the kind that bolts on- sounds easier. Right now I've got to check out shop talk and make one til the one I order comes in.

[Ricky-D]

Just a couple of things here.

Sound can seem like it is originating from one place and later you can find it is emitting from a completely different location.   Using a hose as a stethoscope will work, as many other things will also.  Locating the source of the noise is the hard part sometimes,  but it is absolutely necessary before starting to tear into something!

I don't like the "stays on the bike" metal lift adapters, I thing they reduce the clearance under the bike. I do like the metal lift adapters that use the 'L' shaped bolts and attach the adapter very securely. Take it off when you're done.

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