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odd noise from front end

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by hellbilly, Apr 12, 2010.

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    I am getting an odd rubbing sound comming from the front end of my bike. It sound like the fender is rubbing however I can find no where that this could be happening. this is mostly going on at speeds between 20 and 30 mile an hour. Ay one have any sugestions?
     
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    It isn't the brake rotor/caliper is it?
     
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    you don't say what bike you have, but if you have the floating callipers, they might not be moving freely.
     
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    sorry I have a 83 maxim 650. I have not had a chance to pull the brake I was just seeing if there was anything elst to check while I was in there
     
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    also could this noise be related to me having to add brake fluid about every 5 months yet not having a leak that I can find
     
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    Adding extra fluid is normal due to your pads wearing down and the caliper pistons moving out to compensate.

    Have you checked your pads??
     
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    Speedomerer drive maybe?
     
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    can you tell me more about this because just befor this started I was getting an odd humm from my spedometer and I know that it is off because it says I am at 50 yet I am keeping up with trafic in a 60
     
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    Is the speedo cable rubbing on the front tire, perhaps? Make sure the rubber cable guide is present on the front fender, and that the speedo cable is routed through it. I am not trying to insult you, just guessing what may be causing your noise.
     
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    The speedometer drives can make noise. Dirt and road grime accumultes in them. They are a part of these bikes that most neglect. A through cleaning and lubrication may be needed. They are easy to dissamble and clean. A snap ring on the outside and the gears will come out, clean the dirt and grime with solvent and re-lube. While you are at it remove the speedo cable and clean and lube it. Look at the cable and see if it shows signs of fraying.
    A bouncing speedometer needle is a good sign that the drive and cable need cleaning. If all that is in order and your speedometer is reading low it may need to be cleaned. BigFitz52 post a excelent article on speedomoter cleaning , but I can't seem to find it.
     
    mlew, Apr 14, 2010
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