Jump to content
IGNORED

Front end noise sounds like bearing


Recommended Posts

Hi I'm new here and just bought my first Royal Star Venture and still leaning the bike. Its a 2008 with only 11k miles on it, when I'm on freeway 70-80 mph I can hear the front end more on slow turns. Sounds like bearing to me is this possible or is this just fairring noise??

 

all replies welcome

 

Thanks

 

Ken

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks for reply

 

At high speeds FWY 70-80 mph load wine (like bearing to me) and when I lean into a FWY turn it gets 2x loader, I had FJR1300 for 8 years never heard this before even with tires on there way out put over 40k on it, lots of tires and brakes. So 1st RSV not sure if this is normal or something going on? Planning long ride sure don't want a brake down

 

Ken

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks for reply

 

At high speeds FWY 70-80 mph load wine (like bearing to me) and when I lean into a FWY turn it gets 2x loader, I had FJR1300 for 8 years never heard this before even with tires on there way out put over 40k on it, lots of tires and brakes. So 1st RSV not sure if this is normal or something going on? Planning long ride sure don't want a brake down

 

Ken

 

Check your tires again. While runing low psi the sidewalls will flex, and cause the tire to cup. This will cause viabration when making a turn. At 11,000 you aren't even close to having a worn bearing. Always keep the tire pressure at sidewall spec.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks Condor will do, oh one other thing before I bought it the bike got pinched in between to cars damaged front finder and trunk nothing else, never even fell over. could this cause bearing damage somehow?

 

Ken

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks Condor will do, oh one other thing before I bought it the bike got pinched in between to cars damaged front finder and trunk nothing else, never even fell over. could this cause bearing damage somehow?

 

Ken

 

I'm assuming that the 'squeeze' wasn't a bunch so the bearings should be just fine. However if it was an impact there is a possibility of bending the forks, but this still wouldn't cause the any vibration. Your steering could get dicey, but not cause vibs.

Take your hand and run it along the edge of the front and back tire. You should feel 'cups'. This is what causes a vibration when taking any type of turn and the bike lays over.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I have a metz 880 on the back of my 03 RSV and it has exactly the same noise and vibration youre experiencing. When I look at my back tire after running on a bit of dust you can actually see the cupping as the low parts stay dark. The issue is less when the tire is at 50lbs air, but it still is there.

Also, a low speed corner I also feel the individual vibes and noise from the cupping hitting the pavement.

 

I am replacing the tire next week with a Michelin Commander 2 as the noises and vibrations are a pain, and I don't want to lose chunks of tread when I am on vacation.

Ive read quite a few of the metzeler 880s seem do seem to blow chunks.( on a couple of levels... :) )

 

Brian

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm going to replace the rear and front tire on the '07. Basically because they are Metzlers, and the rear tire is getting thin. I haven't been on a bike for over two years because of health issue's, but planed on meeting up with a friend for lunch on Friday and taking the '07, but had to reschedule. Went to top off the tire presures since the bike had been sitting for a while before I bought her last month. The front looked almost new, but when I got down there and took a look at the rear the tread was getting very thin. Not a big confidence builder with a Metzler. I did go for a short ride this morning...yea!!.., and the bike didn't handle well. Squirley and jumping around. So just ordered two E3's from Jake Wilson in Utah. The '99 has 3's and it handles great. All the way to Cody and back in '11... 4,000miles total and they look new. Handling was great in the twisties. :2cents:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

that could be under warranty still , not for damage if there is any. I would check TP and run with the TP posted on tires. whine is common in a range, don't usually hear it at that speed, if it is a bearing when you speed up it will get louder and faster.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

+1 on warranty. It is not very likely a bad bearing but a dealer can easily check it for you. Most often it is tires. Also make sure the IC level on your radio is set to 0. Sometimes that will pick up noise and transmit it to the helmet speakers if you have them.

 

Mike

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks to everyone here comments are great and I did find cupping on rear tire and don't like wear patern on the front. Going to replace both easy to check bears when its off the ground. Anyone have recomendations for RSV tires.

 

Ken

Link to comment
Share on other sites

A lot of people do not like Bridgestone but the new Exedra Max tires have multiple rubber compound and are holding up real well. They also come in the right sizes with a choice of tread depth. Just make sure it's the Max tire and not the original equipment Exedra.

 

Mike

Link to comment
Share on other sites

What is everyone running on thier RSV I have Metzler Marathon 880's 150/80 -16 front and 150/90 -15 rear. Have cupping on rear and don't like looks of front like to replace them both. Don't see alot of options for front. All replies welcome

Link to comment
Share on other sites

What is everyone running on thier RSV I have Metzler Marathon 880's 150/80 -16 front and 150/90 -15 rear. Have cupping on rear and don't like looks of front like to replace them both. Don't see alot of options for front. All replies welcome

 

AVON Venom's or Dunlop E3's, or Michelin Comanders??

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest tx2sturgis

Probably clutch, driveline, or brake caliper noise. I doubt you have a bearing issue.

 

When it makes the noise, try downshifting, or upshifting...see if the noise changes.

 

Try applying light front brake pressure, see if that changes the noise.

 

Next, try light acceleration, then decelerate, using throttle only, see if that changes the noise.

 

Finally, if you still cant isolate it: Pull in the clutch, and kill the engine with the kill switch, leaving ignition on for lighting. Is it still doing it while coasting? (do this one away from traffic obviously)

 

Tell us what you find.

 

:happy34:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I am putting Michelin Commander 2 on mine later this week, came highly recommended by a few ppl, and thought I would try them out. I wouldn't recommend the bridgestone , I have the exedra on the front and it makes the bike feel very heavy at low parking lot speeds. And with the Metzeler 880's cupping so badly , I just want to change both tires to get a change in performance.

 

Brian

 

And it looks like Southwest moto has them on sale 33% off http://www.swmototires.com/Michelin-COMMANDER-II-TIRE-detail.htm?productId=17865476&pos=0

Edited by friesman
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I don't know why people don't balance motorcycle tires and then are surprised when cupping occurs.

 

Mike

 

Because balancing has nothing to do with cupping. It's low tire pressure and sidewall flex that causes the scrubbing/cupping. Nothing else....

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...