Squeak when pushing
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Squeak when pushing
My 2013 Wide Glide with 2500 miles squeaks when I wheel it into the garage after a ride. I am not sitting on it and it is embarrassing! Very high pitched. Seems to be coming from the front wheel. Any suggestions - brake pad clean, wheel grease etc? Quick fix or should I take to dealer? Thanks.
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My first thought is the front brake, but does it happen when you push it while in the saddle? I would think the brakes would squeal regardless. If it only happens completely unloaded, I guess I'd have to think bearing. Seem odd on such a young bike tho.
By the way, the only time I dropped my WG was moving it from the side while cleaning. Just wanted to roll the tires over to clean the other side. It started to tip away from me and I just couldn't stop it. No leverage. Boogered up my brand new pipes and broke a turn signal. Lesson learned. I never move it without straddling it now!
By the way, the only time I dropped my WG was moving it from the side while cleaning. Just wanted to roll the tires over to clean the other side. It started to tip away from me and I just couldn't stop it. No leverage. Boogered up my brand new pipes and broke a turn signal. Lesson learned. I never move it without straddling it now!
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Yep, it's the disc and pads; my '13 Wide Glide did the same when she was brand new. I changed to Lyndall Z+ pads front and rear within a few days of buying the bike, I'm not a fan of sintered brake pads; never heard that sound again 
Edited to add: Listen to cggorman! There's wisdom in his post
Edited to add: Listen to cggorman! There's wisdom in his post
Last edited by TinCupChalice; Jul 9, 2016 at 06:38 AM.
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