97 FLHR, new tire/front end squealling ??
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97 FLHR, new tire/front end squealling ??
Had 2 tires put on my 97 FLHR, and asked hime to inspect/grease wheel bearings.
At slow speeds, I'm hearing some metal on metal squealing.
Brakes are good and I can isolate it to just the front wheel.
Any idea what might be doing it?
At slow speeds, I'm hearing some metal on metal squealing.
Brakes are good and I can isolate it to just the front wheel.
Any idea what might be doing it?
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RE: 97 FLHR, new tire/front end squealling ??
Who did your work? If I am not mistaken, the '97 models have the old type bearings that need to be packed each time you get the tire changed. They also need to have the end play set to .002 to .006" by the use of shims in the hub.
Noise could be a brake pad dragging, it could be a dry wheel bearing, or a wheel bearing that is too tight.
I suggest that you get the front off of the ground and spin the wheel while you listen to it so you can get a better idea of where the noise is coming from.
Bill
Noise could be a brake pad dragging, it could be a dry wheel bearing, or a wheel bearing that is too tight.
I suggest that you get the front off of the ground and spin the wheel while you listen to it so you can get a better idea of where the noise is coming from.
Bill
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