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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 10:33 PM
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I get a squeal from front when I use the clutch or accelerate hard and let off. In other words it seems like it happens when the front suspension is having weight shift back on it. It seem to be worse when cold. the longer I ride on a warm day the better it gets. I put different pads on with little if any change. Any ideas?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 11:24 PM
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Had similar squeak with engine under load and worse at cold. Turned out to be the upper mount connecting motor to frame (front of engine). Sprayed a little wd40 on the joints and it went away. Good luck.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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Interesting I will try that
 
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