Howling noise from my bikes front end.

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Jun 11, 2013 | 09:01 PM

Lil Truckr

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From: In Wisconsin somewhere south of Wausau.

Howling noise from my bikes front end.

I ride a '02 Ultra with around 56,000 miles on it. Yesterday while heading home at about 75 mph I started to hear a loud 'howl' coming from the bikes front area. As I slowed down the howling dissipated and then went away completely. I took side roads home for the rest of the ride expecting something nasty to happen causing me to kiss the road. Fortunately I made it home okay but I can't for the love of me figure out where the loud 'howling' came from. That's the reason for this post. Does anyone have a idea what caused the noise?

Thanks and ride safe!

Jun 11, 2013 | 09:05 PM

WEINERDOGBONE

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From: Lafayette, IN.

BK Indiana 16 here. The first thing I would check is wheel bearings.

Jun 11, 2013 | 09:07 PM

golfblues

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Originally Posted by WEINERDOGBONE

BK Indiana 16 here. The first thing I would check is wheel bearings.

Tru dat

Jun 11, 2013 | 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WEINERDOGBONE

BK Indiana 16 here. The first thing I would check is wheel bearings.

DING DING DING

Yeap

Take it apart and replace them. They are inexpensive and with that mileage it will not be in vain. Get good axle grease and go through that front end with a magnifying glass.

You will be happy you did.