My MC is squeaky

Hi

I have noticed that my MC makes a squeaky sound when I am slowing down around 20mph. I think it might be the wheels, but I am not sure. Does anyone know what I should look at to investigate further or what is a known grease this bit?

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8 Comments

RubberElectrons@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y

Seems someone else already suggested looking at the front end (though check headset bearings), so it might be a pivot related to rear suspension: check swingarm, suspension pivot points etc.

Flexaris@discuss.tchncs.de · 2 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Could it be the dampers? When you slow down or brake the weight will shift forward which will move the dampers. Does it also happen when accelerating?

InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

Turns out it does happen when accelerating.

InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

I don't think I've heard it speeding up. Will try and notice.

Guest_User@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Does the sound change with changes in breaking pressure?

InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y

I don't think so. I can hear it with and without breaks being applied.

dan1101@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y (1 reply)

With the motorcycle off can you sit on it and bounce up and down to try to hear the sound and where it's coming from?

InternetCitizen2@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

I cannot hear the sound; Just sounds like pushing air out of a bag or something. I cannot get the squeak to come out. Neither does rolling it on neutral while off.