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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:14 AM
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Default High Pitched squeeking/Chirping

Recently, I have been hearing a high pitched squeeking or chirping noise coming from the front end of my 2008 Herritage. It is driving me nuts and I can't seem to pinpoint the source. It occurs when I hit bumps mostly. I am taking it in for the 5K service Wednesday and want to point them in the right direction. Anyone else dealt with this? I checked all the screws I could rerach the and acorn bolts on the windshied and they all seem tight. Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:39 AM
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Might be a bearings problem.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:55 AM
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I would check the bearings too... could look at the tubes see if there is any scaring... could be a bushing... got any oil in the tubes??? Just throwing stuff out there...
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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mine had bad wheel bearings
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Mine was doing the exact same thing and turned out to be the front fender was slightly misaligned and was rubbing on the tire when going over a bump. Drove me crazy but was an easy fix.
 
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