Clicking noise

[Guest byekryam]

On way into work tonight when I was coming to a slow down, I would hear a single click. Then when I started I would hear a single click. Think it is front wheel, but may be back wheel, hard to tell in traffic and other noise. I think it happens when I hit the breaks. Was hard to tell if from front brake or back brake. Sorry so little information but during rush hour traffic and didn't figure extra time for a problem. The bike is an 88 Venture. Any insight would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Woody

[GeorgeS]

Does the Frequency of the clicking, change with the Speed of rotation of the rear wheel ??? My old, 89 started dong this at about 18,000 miles.

 

If so, pull off rear wheel, and do a real good clean up and greese job on the Wheel Hub, drive gears. In maintenance section there is complete information and photo's of this job. Easy to do. once you have the wheel Off.

This is a Very Common problem on these bikes,

 

Also, when you have the wheel off, pull the drive box, and pull out the Drive shaft and hand Greese the splines on both ends of the drive shaft. If its never been done on your bike, you can be sure it needs to be done !!!

[Prairiehammer]

On way into work tonight when I was coming to a slow down, I would hear a single click. Then when I started I would hear a single click. Think it is front wheel, but may be back wheel, hard to tell in traffic and other noise. I think it happens when I hit the breaks. Was hard to tell if from front brake or back brake. Sorry so little information but during rush hour traffic and didn't figure extra time for a problem. The bike is an 88 Venture. Any insight would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Woody

 

It might be the rear brake caliper bracket clicking as it moves around on its mounting post on the swingarm.

Put it on the center stand in neutral and spin the rear wheel by hand and then apply the foot brake and see if it clicks.

[Guest byekryam]

I got all 900 lbs of bike on the center stand with help. I tried getting the back tire to spin fast but it really wouldnt go that fast. When i did hit the foot break it made maybe a muffled version of the sound i heard (maybe). I had no one around to help spin the front wheel as i hit the hand brake. When the bike was on the ground (before on centerstand) i was rocking it back and forth and kinda hopping up and down on it to see if it would make the sound. I had some noise from maybe the swing arm/shock area but not sure if this is related. I took a flashlight and looked at all break shoes and calipers and they all look secure. Remember, this is all in the dark and inbetween work calls so its not my best effort unfortunately but its all i got to work with roght now before i drive it home in the morning forty minutes.

[Guest byekryam]

George S,

 

No, the clicking noise is just a single click, and I don't hear it at faster speeds.

 

Just recently I had the final drive replaced with a newer one from I think a 1993 withvery low miles. At that point the spline in the back wheel was replaced to because worn. I'm sure all was lubed properly.

 

I did have the brakes worked on and do remember that he said that they were uneven because he said that some of the pistons weren't actuating. Supposedly everything was loosened, lubricated, and reassembled and I haven't had a problem with breaks since.

[dacheedah]

when changing brake pads you should always clean the pistons and calipers before compressing them back in. if the pistons were compressed back in with junk on them they may get sluggish. Try refreshing brake fluid also may help.

[GeorgeS]

Try this---

Pull out the Rear Caliper unit.

 

Inspect the Brake pads, if worn, get new ones,

 

Did you, or whoever worked on it use Brake Pad Adhisive, last time new pads were installed. ?? ( do you know what I'm talking about here ??? )

 

If not, the Pads, Can make a clicking sound. IF this is what is happening, its not big deal, just live with it untill next time you pull off the caliper.

 

I had this happen on the front brakes of my old 89, ( clicking sound ) once when I

" stupidly " forgot to use the Sticky Stuff, when replaceing the front pads, ( I think that forgetfullness is a symptom of getting old )

 

Anyway, pull out your rear pads, and re-install with the brake pad sticky stuff, avialable at ANY Local Autoparts store !!

[Guest byekryam]

Thanks everyone. Made it home safe this morning. Next day I have off this will be my project. I'll let you know what I find

 

Woody

[jasonm.]

George S,

 

No, the clicking noise is just a single click, and I don't hear it at faster speeds.

 

Just recently I had the final drive replaced with a newer one from I think a 1993 withvery low miles. At that point the spline in the back wheel was replaced to because worn. I'm sure all was lubed properly.

 

I did have the brakes worked on and do remember that he said that they were uneven because he said that some of the pistons weren't actuating. Supposedly everything was loosened, lubricated, and reassembled and I haven't had a problem with breaks since.

I had the SAME THING years ago. Loose brake rotor. CHeck the bolts. The spec is 14 ft/lbs with blue loctite. I just had to tighten ONE rotor. Right front I think with mine. ALso had a click on the rear wheel coming from the "fingers" that hold the wheel splines. At every rear tire change, I have found PJ1 black chain lube can get in there and do a good job w/o disassembly.