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Title: Squeaky Front End from 2007 S2R800?? Post by: Crazy Canadian on July 13, 2008, 10:35:02 AM Hi guys, I've been noticing a squeaking noise coming from my front wheel that is getting progressively louder. This is at parking lot speeds and such, slowing down for a light in the city, etc. It sounds almost like bearings? I'm getting a little concerned. I'd hate to be riding along and have the front wheel sieze up or fall up or something. I still have warranty, so i'm thinking of bringing it in, but it begs the question, should I be lubricating anything other than the chain on this thing? I never have, and I've ridden in rain quite a few times.
Title: Re: Squeaky Front End from 2007 S2R800?? Post by: Hedgehog on July 13, 2008, 12:06:35 PM It might be the brake pads, but it's probably a wheel bearing. Get it looked at.
Title: Re: Squeaky Front End from 2007 S2R800?? Post by: Crazy Canadian on July 13, 2008, 02:45:21 PM I know the sound the brakes make when you apply them and that's not it. It's not constant either and seems to go , Squeak, squeak, squeak and increase or decrease in frequency depending on speed. I'll take it in. So no maintenance I should look at re lubrication other than chain, oil and cleaning? I am assuming everything is sealed up tight in there. Thanks
Title: Re: Squeaky Front End from 2007 S2R800?? Post by: clubhousemotorsports on July 13, 2008, 06:29:22 PM If the noise is changing with wheel speed it is not head bearings.
Look at your wheel bearings and also look at your rotors, a bent rotor will just contact at the high spots. inspect the rotor surfaces and watch for extra shiny spots . If the wheel is not centered the high spots could be contacting the caliper body. anything change about the time the noise started? tire change? |