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Jun 30, 2014 | 09:24 AM

GJO

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Grinding noise

Hello!

I just bought my first bike, a 2005 Fatboy. I just noticed yesterday a grinding noise, seems to be coming from the front. I only hear it when moving the bike while the motor is off. It does it in neutral, or in gear with the clutch pulled in, forward or backward. It almost sounds like a brake grind to me, but I don't have much experience with bikes.

Is that normal? Wanted to get an idea before I have it looked at.

Thanks for any help!

Jun 30, 2014 | 10:41 AM

hvacgaspiping

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Nope, it`s not normal. It could be a bad brake pad, but you need to check your wheel bearings carefully. You don`t want a bearing to come apart on the highway.