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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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Need to get some advice. I have a 2000 RK. Noticed a loud squeaking noise when I let the clutch out especially when the bike is cold. Goes away as the bike warms up. What is it?

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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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Need to get some advice. I have a 2000 RK. Noticed a loud squeaking noise when I let the clutch out especially when the bike is cold. Goes away as the bike warms up. What is it?

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Check your rear wheel alignment, I had that problem, turned out to be my belt up against on side of the pully. (Wish we had noticed before pulling the primary apart, but I swear it sounded like it was coming from there.
 
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Should have mentioned that it's coming from the front of the bike.
 
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Check front brake calipers. If the brake shoes are riding against the disk, they can cause them to squeek/squeel a bit. I'd pull 'em apart and clean them to make sure they are releasing properly. Also check the brake fluid reservoir for sludge and/or dirty colored fluid. If you haven't any idea when the fluid was changed last, it might be a good idea to do that...
 
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Drive belt needs adjusting...???
 
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Lubricate your clutch cable.
 

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check your muffler bearings.........

i would check your drive belt first then your brakes
 
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Should have mentioned that it's coming from the front of the bike.
Mouse in the windshield bag?
 
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Should have mentioned that it's coming from the front of the bike.
So did mine, I thought if it wasn't the primary, I was gonna check the neck bearings. Just for ***** and giggles, check to make sure your belt isn't riding off to one side.
 



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