Chirping
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From: Illinois
Chirping
I owned a Kawasaki Ninja for over ten years, but this is my first Harley, I rode around town yesterday and about 20 interstate miles, 50 miles total. While riding around I was very aware of a high pitched kind of "chirp" going on, seemed like the front left side mostly. It's a brand new bike, yesterday morning it had a total of 6 miles on it. It rides perfectly otherwise, is this normal? It seems like it would be somewhat distracting during a long trip.
On a side note, it rides sooo much better than a sport bike, it's like driving a Yugo and then a Cadillac.
On a side note, it rides sooo much better than a sport bike, it's like driving a Yugo and then a Cadillac.
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If it is the front left side, it's likely the brake pads/rotor making the noise. Unless it sounds real bad, ride it another 100 miles in varying stop/go traffic, it may go away once the pads and rotor (break-in) mate together. If it's the front brake, the sound should change if you apply the brake lightly.
If it persists after that, take it back to the dealer, that's what the warranty is for.
If it persists after that, take it back to the dealer, that's what the warranty is for.
Last edited by cHarley; Mar 11, 2014 at 03:13 PM.
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I was going to ask about your speedo cable hitting the fender, but I forgot your newer bikes don't have them. Mine does a little at times, but not a chirp.
Maybe your brake line tapping the fender?
John
Maybe your brake line tapping the fender?
John
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I wouldn't worry about it too much, you probably just need to break in.
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Hello there i get a chirping sound from my forks when they are moving up/down i get a chirp probably a seal . i have lubed the forks but it continues. push up/down on the front end see it that makes the sound
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