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How to isolate noise from bike?
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 4:38 am
by clueless
I'm one of those that hear all abnormal sound from cars, bikes... And go crazy, if I can't find where it's coming from. I've been hearing a tapping sound coming from the front of the bike, I think. Only when the bike is moving, do I hear this. Any suggestion on how to isolate the sound?
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 7:29 am
by poppygene
If you have a lift you could try raising up the bike, then spin the front wheel and see what happens. Just a thought.
Are you feeling a vibration along with the noise?
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 9:56 am
by 9000white
i have had the same problem before--it was a clicking sound while rolling--it was front disc brake pad rattling--removed pads and put some Disc Brake Quiet on back of pads--cured problem.
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 2:28 pm
by ronboskz650sr
If it is detectable at low speeds, have a friend listen while you ride around the parking lot (parking lot required), or ride slowly back and forth in the street (no parking lot required
). The friend may be able to at least narrow it down for you. Or you could lift the front with a come-along or block and tackle, and shake things or spin the wheel until you find it.
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:40 am
by clueless
removed pads and put some Disc Brake Quiet on back of pads--cured problem.
Interesting, what is that?
I'm going try the lift idea first.
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:43 am
by clueless
Are you feeling a vibration along with the noise?
Yes, I do feel vib on my butt, not from the front fork. I thought it was the fuel stablizer in the carb.
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 10:23 am
by 9000white
clueless wrote:removed pads and put some Disc Brake Quiet on back of pads--cured problem.
Interesting, what is that?
I'm going try the lift idea first.
it is a silicone based paste sold at any automotive parts store to stop disc brake pads from squealing and rattling.if it is the pads you wont find it by jacking front end up and turning wheel--take it for a ride and when the noise starts lightly apply front brake and see if it stops making noise.if it does then it is the pads rattling.p.s.the paste goes on the back of the pads--dont get any on pad area.
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 10:40 am
by clueless
Thanks for the input. I'll report back this weekend.
How to isolate noise from a bike?
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 12:51 pm
by cameron
I found the best way to isolate noise from a bike was to divorce her.
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 1:52 pm
by clueless
I found the best way to isolate noise from a bike was to divorce her.
Haha. This is my first bike 99 ACE750. I had it for 1 year only. Spouse is not going be happy if I change so soon.