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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 09:58 PM
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have a question last ride i noticed that my bike seemed to have a bearing type noise from rear. thought it may be rear wheel bearings. i put bike on jack removed rear caliper and spun rear wheel. i hear a whine type noise. I use my stethoscope and listen to bearings they are quite. So then i listen to trans by front pulley sprocket and i hear noise. My bike has 16k. Trans fluid is clear and full. What are the chances that the main shaft bearings is going bad? Is this a common issue with 5 sod trans? Or is this normal> thanks any help would be nice. belt tension seems good.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 08:00 AM
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Is the whine noise just simply your belt turning?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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I suppose it could be. Just never noticed it before. Does your bike do this?
 
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Could be the IPB.
 
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