Weird Vibration when coming to a stop
#11
07-07-2018, 04:24 PM
Road Captain
Not likely to warp a rear disk on a new bike with 2700 ?Never seen it even on Harley's with 100000 miles.
A really hard braking fast ride down a long mountain pass can result in warped front disks.Usually you can straighten them with a wooden broom handle and some sharp taps with a 2 lb hammer!
More likely the vibration you feel under your foot is the ABS kicking back on the pedal..Dosnt take more than water on a paint line or a spot of oil on the road.The telltale is the accompanying clacks of the caliper brace on the frame mount.Every Abs bike I've had has done the same!
A really hard braking fast ride down a long mountain pass can result in warped front disks.Usually you can straighten them with a wooden broom handle and some sharp taps with a 2 lb hammer!
More likely the vibration you feel under your foot is the ABS kicking back on the pedal..Dosnt take more than water on a paint line or a spot of oil on the road.The telltale is the accompanying clacks of the caliper brace on the frame mount.Every Abs bike I've had has done the same!
#12
07-08-2018, 07:53 AM
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My '15 Limited has done that since day one. Also has slight pulsing in the brakes like a smallish thick spot on one of the rotors, but at least it stops reliably when I want it to. Probably the most that can be hoped for with MoCo-designed brakes. Low expectations means less disappointment when dealing with their bikes.
I just ignore it.
I just ignore it.
#13
11-07-2018, 08:37 PM
Just an update. Went in for the 5k service and asked them to take a look at the rear brakes. They blew out the calipers with an air hose and treated them with SBS brake treatment. Fixed the issue for about 150 miles before the noise came back. Brought it back and they are taking another look. Service writer says it may be just one of those things that never goes away.
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11-09-2018, 07:35 AM
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#19
11-09-2018, 12:01 PM
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1690Mike1,
I had a similar problem...groaning sound when coming to a stop during low speed braking. It was worse after the bike was warm.
Turned out that the drive belt was WAY TOO TIGHT! As the bike warmed up it got even tighter as the pulley expanded.
My dealer adjusted the belt during my first service and it has been quiet ever since.
I had a similar problem...groaning sound when coming to a stop during low speed braking. It was worse after the bike was warm.
Turned out that the drive belt was WAY TOO TIGHT! As the bike warmed up it got even tighter as the pulley expanded.
My dealer adjusted the belt during my first service and it has been quiet ever since.
#20
11-17-2018, 04:22 PM