Funny noise from the front. - SV650.org

Old Git · 16-03-10, 07:26 PM

Curvy S, 2001 with just under 20K
Just developed a 'squeek' sounds like it is from the front, how likely is it to be front wheel bearing?
No noise until about 25 MPH then 'squeek' just like on a pushbike with a bukkled wheel, squeek............squeek..........squeek....... you get the idea.
Don't think it is engine related since the 'squeek' seems to be same at a fixed speed despite higher or lower gear, if it was engine related surely squeek speed would rise & fall with revs.
So, is it likely to be bearing, if so how easy with minimal tools to swap myself.

Ta very much.

16-03-10, 07:50 PM

i reccon your problem is break disc related, mabe a slight warp on either disc. that combined with break dust and you get a squeek. just take the calipers off and clean the pads and disc with some break cleaner or meths if u got it.

Old Git · 16-03-10, 08:25 PM

OK, will look, but if it was brake disc warped, would it not squeek all the time? & when I used the brake made no difference to the sound of the squeek.
What do you think.

fizzwheel · 16-03-10, 08:27 PM

I had a similar squeak, that increased in frequency and pitch as the road speed of the bike increased regardless of what gear I was in. My speedo sensor packed up a little while after the squeak started. When I had the speedo sensor replaced it didnt squeak anymore.

This was also coupled by an erratic movement / reading of the speedo needle.

I wander if you have got a similar problem...

Old Git · 16-03-10, 08:40 PM

Thanks fizz, will check that as well, sounds (sorry) like it could be, didn't notice needle jumping but was concentrating on the squeek.

steveg · 16-03-10, 09:11 PM

as already said check speedo rota , after changing wheel bearings same noise still there , cleaned and greased speedo rota noise gone

Cheers Steveg

Old Git · 17-03-10, 07:31 AM

Thanks chaps, will be having a look l8r.

17-03-10, 08:40 AM

I had a similar problem. Fitted new bearings and cleaned the calipers. No more squeek

Old Git · 26-04-10, 08:33 PM

Just for the record incase anyone searches in the future, as fizzwheel said, was the speedo sensor thingy.
Took the wheel out & it was in 4 pieces, new one in no more squeek.

Thanks for all the replies, chalk another one up to the combined knowledge of the org.

Sid Squid · 26-04-10, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uu Mr.E uU

i reccon your problem is break disc related.

First place I'd look.

16-03-10, 07:26 PM	#1
Old Git Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Worcester Posts: 460	Funny noise from the front. Curvy S, 2001 with just under 20K Just developed a 'squeek' sounds like it is from the front, how likely is it to be front wheel bearing? No noise until about 25 MPH then 'squeek' just like on a pushbike with a bukkled wheel, squeek............squeek..........squeek....... you get the idea. Don't think it is engine related since the 'squeek' seems to be same at a fixed speed despite higher or lower gear, if it was engine related surely squeek speed would rise & fall with revs. So, is it likely to be bearing, if so how easy with minimal tools to swap myself. Ta very much.

16-03-10, 07:50 PM	#2
Uu Mr.E uU Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Funny noise from the front. i reccon your problem is break disc related, mabe a slight warp on either disc. that combined with break dust and you get a squeek. just take the calipers off and clean the pads and disc with some break cleaner or meths if u got it.

16-03-10, 08:25 PM	#3
Old Git Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Worcester Posts: 460	Re: Funny noise from the front. OK, will look, but if it was brake disc warped, would it not squeek all the time? & when I used the brake made no difference to the sound of the squeek. What do you think.

16-03-10, 08:27 PM	#4
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Funny noise from the front. I had a similar squeak, that increased in frequency and pitch as the road speed of the bike increased regardless of what gear I was in. My speedo sensor packed up a little while after the squeak started. When I had the speedo sensor replaced it didnt squeak anymore. This was also coupled by an erratic movement / reading of the speedo needle. I wander if you have got a similar problem... __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

16-03-10, 08:40 PM	#5
Old Git Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Worcester Posts: 460	Re: Funny noise from the front. Thanks fizz, will check that as well, sounds (sorry) like it could be, didn't notice needle jumping but was concentrating on the squeek.

16-03-10, 09:11 PM	#6
steveg Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Midlands Posts: 892	Re: Funny noise from the front. as already said check speedo rota , after changing wheel bearings same noise still there , cleaned and greased speedo rota noise gone Cheers Steveg __________________ ex - red sv650s 06 reg Now Triumph sprint 1050 ABS 05 Reg AKA Papa Smurf

17-03-10, 07:31 AM	#7
Old Git Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Worcester Posts: 460	Re: Funny noise from the front. Thanks chaps, will be having a look l8r.

17-03-10, 08:40 AM	#8
Bunks Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Funny noise from the front. I had a similar problem. Fitted new bearings and cleaned the calipers. No more squeek

26-04-10, 08:33 PM	#9
Old Git Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Worcester Posts: 460	Re: Funny noise from the front. Just for the record incase anyone searches in the future, as fizzwheel said, was the speedo sensor thingy. Took the wheel out & it was in 4 pieces, new one in no more squeek. Thanks for all the replies, chalk another one up to the combined knowledge of the org.

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