Humming sound from front of bike, wheel bearing? - SV650.org

08-12-04, 02:30 AM

So, I have a 2002 SV650 bought new 4 months ago (dealer leftover, long story) and it has 3300 miles. There is a humming sound that reminds me of automotive wheel bearing / road noise.

It's not from the engine, as I've gotten it to speed and pulled the clutch (the sound is still there), so I think it may be either a wheel bearing or some sort of tire/road noise. Do you have to repack axle bearings often on a motorcycle? Is this sound normal? That's my current concern, and I appreciate any inputs seeking to set my mind at ease.

jason

Viney · 08-12-04, 08:30 AM

The bearings on the SV are enclosed cartridge type maintenance free bearings. I would take it back to the dealer and get them to check it over.

fizzwheel · 08-12-04, 08:35 AM

does it get louder the faster you go, could be the wheel bearing I guess.. not sure though.. I had a noise coming from the front of mine a while ago, but it was more like a squeak and the speedo drive was knackered and causing the noise.. just something else to think about

Good luck with getting it sorted

08-12-04, 09:13 AM

my grandmother hums alot...have you run her over?

08-12-04, 10:47 AM

A bee stuck in the radiator? :P

08-12-04, 10:08 PM

Could be tyre or brake noise. Sometimes my disks make a "zizzing" sound when applied- so maybe a caliper is stuck on or they could just be resonating as the pads do slightly rub this disks normally.

You could also have some of those spokie-dokies on the forks that kids fit to their bikes to make them sound real fast- look for meddling kids.........

09-12-04, 07:31 AM

Sure you're not just REALLY enjoying yourself?

09-12-04, 01:30 PM

Hmmm... let's see, quite a varied response from the informed populace. I may be paranoid, in fact, probably am. It's just a light whining, humming sound, not really obnoxious, just noticeable.

I might take it into the dealer, just for them to have a look, but the dealers in this area are the devil (as opposed to the wonderful dealer experiences found elsewhere). But thank you all for your assistance.

Maybe I should just get better at keeping the front wheel off the ground, thus averting said noise altogether...

08-12-04, 02:30 AM	#1
trailer_parks Guest Posts: n/a	Humming sound from front of bike, wheel bearing? So, I have a 2002 SV650 bought new 4 months ago (dealer leftover, long story) and it has 3300 miles. There is a humming sound that reminds me of automotive wheel bearing / road noise. It's not from the engine, as I've gotten it to speed and pulled the clutch (the sound is still there), so I think it may be either a wheel bearing or some sort of tire/road noise. Do you have to repack axle bearings often on a motorcycle? Is this sound normal? That's my current concern, and I appreciate any inputs seeking to set my mind at ease. jason

08-12-04, 08:35 AM	#3
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	does it get louder the faster you go, could be the wheel bearing I guess.. not sure though.. I had a noise coming from the front of mine a while ago, but it was more like a squeak and the speedo drive was knackered and causing the noise.. just something else to think about Good luck with getting it sorted __________________ 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

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08-12-04, 08:30 AM	#2
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	The bearings on the SV are enclosed cartridge type maintenance free bearings. I would take it back to the dealer and get them to check it over.

08-12-04, 09:13 AM	#4
shutdown Guest Posts: n/a	my grandmother hums alot...have you run her over?

08-12-04, 10:47 AM	#5
Ken McCulloch Guest Posts: n/a	A bee stuck in the radiator? :P

08-12-04, 10:08 PM	#6
Dan_SV Guest Posts: n/a	Could be tyre or brake noise. Sometimes my disks make a "zizzing" sound when applied- so maybe a caliper is stuck on or they could just be resonating as the pads do slightly rub this disks normally. You could also have some of those spokie-dokies on the forks that kids fit to their bikes to make them sound real fast- look for meddling kids.........

09-12-04, 07:31 AM	#7
Tris Guest Posts: n/a	Sure you're not just REALLY enjoying yourself?

09-12-04, 01:30 PM	#8
trailer_parks Guest Posts: n/a	Hmmm... let's see, quite a varied response from the informed populace. I may be paranoid, in fact, probably am. It's just a light whining, humming sound, not really obnoxious, just noticeable. I might take it into the dealer, just for them to have a look, but the dealers in this area are the devil (as opposed to the wonderful dealer experiences found elsewhere). But thank you all for your assistance. Maybe I should just get better at keeping the front wheel off the ground, thus averting said noise altogether...