rattle front end
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,524
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From: San Diego, CA
I have so much rattling on the front end that it's just part of the ride. I've changed so much **** up front that it could be a million things.
Fairing bolts, turn signals, headlight, wiring in neck, wiring in console, grips, mirrors, controls, handlebars....who knows.
Just give it the finger or take it to the shop, no one on the forum is going to be able to tell you what it is.
Fairing bolts, turn signals, headlight, wiring in neck, wiring in console, grips, mirrors, controls, handlebars....who knows.
Just give it the finger or take it to the shop, no one on the forum is going to be able to tell you what it is.
Last edited by emerican19; Jun 28, 2012 at 06:27 PM.
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Alberta, Canada
Exactly the same issue, seemed like it was coming from the front shocks. Spent 2 weeks looking for it. Even changed my fork springs (was going to do that anyway, just made it happen sooner). Still clunking over small bumps and manhole covers. I grabbed everything and nothing was moving, not even the gas tank.
One day I was right pi$$ed off and while sitting on the bike, I leaned over the tank and grabbed it under the front sides and pulled straight up. It moved and would only move straight up and down. The front bolt was tight, but needed to be tightened just a little more. No more movement and no more clunk!
Nice part of this issue, I completed the lowering of the entire bike and everything is now tight and secure.
One day I was right pi$$ed off and while sitting on the bike, I leaned over the tank and grabbed it under the front sides and pulled straight up. It moved and would only move straight up and down. The front bolt was tight, but needed to be tightened just a little more. No more movement and no more clunk!
Nice part of this issue, I completed the lowering of the entire bike and everything is now tight and secure.
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I have so much rattling on the front end that it's just part of the ride. I've changed so much **** up front that it could be a million things.
Fairing bolts, turn signals, headlight, wiring in neck, wiring in console, grips, mirrors, controls, handlebars....who knows.
Just give it the finger or take it to the shop, no one on the forum is going to be able to tell you what it is.
Fairing bolts, turn signals, headlight, wiring in neck, wiring in console, grips, mirrors, controls, handlebars....who knows.
Just give it the finger or take it to the shop, no one on the forum is going to be able to tell you what it is.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,524
Likes: 36
From: San Diego, CA
I was just exaggerating the point that it probably isn't anything too serious and little rattle shouldn't stop us from getting out there and having fun!