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Clicking noise up front

Started by Vsekvsek, August 05, 2013, 07:01:10 PM

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Vsekvsek

I noticed a clicking noise in my front end today commuting. Its not very load but there enough to notice. Matter of fact over 20 ish mph it either goes away or I just cat hear it.

Suggestions?
89 fj
09 wr300 husqvarna

FJmonkey

Keep it over 20 mph, all better now...  :shok:

Does it sound speed related, clicking slower as you slow down? Does breaking affect the noise other than slowing it down? Check speedo cable, make sure it is not loose. Visual inspect your front end for anything out of the norm. Replace you muffler bearings just to be safe.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

FJscott

I had one of the spring plates that spread the brake pads off the rotor crack in half. It was making a clicking noise up front.

Vsekvsek

Update...clicking is at all speeds and goes away when applying brakes?
89 fj
09 wr300 husqvarna

FJmonkey

I am guessing that the clicking frequency increases as speed increases.... And goes away with the brakes applied... Hummmm... The evidence seems to help narrow down where one should be looking. As already suggested check your spring plates, and other brake related components for possible cause. With the bike on the center stand, toss some weight on the tail to lift the front wheel up. That way you can spin it and listen for the noise and narrow down the cause till you find it. Then tell us what you found. 
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

oldktmdude

    It must be the brake shims. We haven't had a post about them in a long while.  :biggrin:
1985 FJ1100 x2 (1 sold)
2009 TDM 900
1980 Kawasaki Z1R Mk11 (sold and still regretting it)
1979 Kawasaki Z650 (sold)
1985 Suzuki GSXR 400 x2 (next project)
2001 KTM 520 exc (sold)
2004 GasGas Ec300
1981 Honda CB 900 F (sold)
1989 Kawasaki GPX 600 Adventure