About a 1000 mile back I noticed a whine when I push the bike to the left it seems to be louder now, dont do it when I push to the right. Unlike nascar I do have to turn right. Sounds like a bearing to me but the way noise can transfer it could be from the gears farther forward. Its due for a tire change just rolled over 13,000. I will have the wheel off soon and inspect the bearings. Was there any issues with the 2011 Street Glide bearings? If I do need bearings will the dealer have options as far as quality? Thanks for helping me diagnose this issue.

 

Its most likley the tires whining!

 

Tires, but make sure you get everything lubed up well.

 

Yep! More than likely the tire. I'd bet the noise goes away as soon as you change the tire.

 

Ask her politely to shut up

 

I also have a 2011 Street Glide and mine just started making the same noise when I lean left. I am just at 7,000 miles on my bike. Is that 13,000 miles on your original rear tire?

 

Check the rear tire for uneven wear patterns Cupping or scalloping of the rear tire tread can cause the symptoms you're describing. The stock Dunlops will go 20,000 miles, but they usually whine so bad from cupping that most people replace them before they get that far. One gentleman on here recently took a grinder (or similar) and ground the cupped portion away so it was somewhat round again. I'm choosing to go with the Michelin Commander 2's this time around. I've never had a problem with Michelin car tires, I'm hoping to have the same luck with their bike tires.

 

Had the same whine after 15k, looked at my rear tire and it was cupped. replaced the tire at 17k and it went away. Time for a new tire.

 

Your scoot is a 2011?

If so, it should be under warranty and replace the bearing or whatever it is. However, it could be new shoes times as well with your mileage.

I would just bring it to the dealer and let them take care of it if you still have your 2 year warranty.

Good Luck and Ride Safe!

YELLOWBIRD

 

My 1st ex-wife would do that too.