Clicking
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:33 am
After getting the rear end sorted, I've noticed a slight clicking noise coming from the front at slow speeds. It matches the revolution of the tire, is faint but will go away when the front breaks are applied. I don't pressure wash the bike, so I haven't been suspecting the bearing, but could it be the front bearings? Would a worn bearings noise go away when breaking? Just wondering if I'm looking in the wrong place.
After having the rear crown bearing go, I'm thinking I should start going through everything this winter. I just don't have the heart to trade this bike in yet. Don had posted a great checklist somewhere that I printed off and can't find back, but I have that to work from!
Which brings up the second part of this question. I can only find oem or all balls bearing kits. Anyone know the dimension of the front bearings on the 2008 era model? And last question, anyone replace the fuel lines as a maintenance item? 10 years of ethynol must be taking it's toll. I was going to buy some fuel lines and new quick connects but the OEM lines look fitted and preshaped, ie, expensive compared to $20 worth of fuel injection rated lines.
After having the rear crown bearing go, I'm thinking I should start going through everything this winter. I just don't have the heart to trade this bike in yet. Don had posted a great checklist somewhere that I printed off and can't find back, but I have that to work from!
Which brings up the second part of this question. I can only find oem or all balls bearing kits. Anyone know the dimension of the front bearings on the 2008 era model? And last question, anyone replace the fuel lines as a maintenance item? 10 years of ethynol must be taking it's toll. I was going to buy some fuel lines and new quick connects but the OEM lines look fitted and preshaped, ie, expensive compared to $20 worth of fuel injection rated lines.