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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Im a noob on bikes so maybe this is normal... but anyone know what a clicking noise would be while riding? Sounds like its coming from the handlebars/front fork area. Sounds like a card in bicycle spokes. Any ideas?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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well my stock gas cap used to rattle a little bit, have ya tried puttin yr hand on it while riddin?

also are ya sure its commin from the bars?? yr primary chain might need adjusting.
 
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It definitely sounds like it is coming from the front end, but i just cant tell what or where exactly it is.
 
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Does it sound like a sewing machine on acid?

All speeds or certain ones?
 
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The primary chain being a bit loose is the first thing I would suspect.
 
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Yeah I guess you could say like a sewing machine on acid. What would that be sir?
 
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running premium fuel?

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Yeah I guess you could say like a sewing machine on acid. What would that be sir?
 
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yes, running premium fuel and I notice it in all gears.
 
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have you checked your front wheel for any cards in the spokes?
 
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I had a clicking noise from the same area about a year ago. Come to find out the exhaust pipe on the rear cylifnder was loose.
 
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