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Roadking high-pitch squeal in front-end....

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by bananawind, Jun 28, 2009.

  1. bananawind

    bananawind New Member

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    r & r front wheel assembly..now have a high-pitched squeal at 20 mph and above...??????
    bananawind, Jun 28, 2009
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    what was done??? a little more info will go a long way.....
    chucktx, Jun 28, 2009
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  4. bananawind

    bananawind New Member

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    removed wheel assembly...wheel, rotors, tire, axle, spacers...reassembled with the same spacers on same side....is there a difference between the ends of the spacers....
    bananawind, Jun 29, 2009
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  5. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    some are different....check the manual. it will show which direction they go......
    chucktx, Jun 29, 2009
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  6. bananawind

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    Fixed problem today...can't believe what it was...when i r & r front-wheel assembly i also installed headlamp extension ring...was wind-noise coming from h'lamp ring...removed ring...high-pitched squeal stopped....feel really stupid...sounded like it was coming from front wheel....
    bananawind, Jun 30, 2009
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  7. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    strange noises can travel in strange ways!!!!!!!! glad ya got it taken care of!!!!!!
    chucktx, Jun 30, 2009
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    At least the question of a trapped mouse is removed.:roflmao:
    sarge7, Jul 3, 2009
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