Possible front wheel bearings?
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Road Warrior
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Possible front wheel bearings?
Went on a nice country road ride today on my 2010 ultra and I noticed rolling through the curvy part of the road I could feel a funny slight vibration in the bars didn't matter if I was sweeping right or left it was there then after the curve going straight it went away tires are mc2's with about 3000 miles on them it wasn't bad but I did notice it. I'm thinking possible wheel bearings. Any other ideas?
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Do you have a lift? Get the front wheel off the ground and give it a spin. See if it is smooth or if there is grinding. Look for play right and left, do a visual inspection of the bearings. You should be able to tell pretty easy. Don't take a chance until you know for sure.
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Yes, do get the bike on a lift and check the bearings. I have those same tires on my bike with about the same mileage. This is what I have noticed in the turns. The tires make a different noise when rolling on the side as opposed to rolling down the middle of the tread. I haven't noticed a vibration but there definitely is a different sound. Hope this helps.
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Pry the calipers off center slightly to push the brake pads in. It will allow the wheel to spin free. You may have to loosen the caliper bolts which takes a special socket. I'll bet it's tire noise.
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Check the tires for cupping, i had a set that were cupped and would hum and vibrate slightly only in turns , going straight they were fine
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Went on a nice country road ride today on my 2010 ultra and I noticed rolling through the curvy part of the road I could feel a funny slight vibration in the bars didn't matter if I was sweeping right or left it was there then after the curve going straight it went away tires are mc2's with about 3000 miles on them it wasn't bad but I did notice it. I'm thinking possible wheel bearings. Any other ideas?
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