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[freddycarraway]

I have a 2007 softail deluxe. Any time I let my bike set for 30 min. or longer, my front end squeaks. Dealer said its not covered under warranty. Its not tiers or brakes so what is it

[sadunbar]

I have a 2007 softail deluxe. Any time I let my bike set for 30 min. or longer, my front end squeaks. Dealer said its not covered under warranty. Its not tiers or brakes so what is it

Did the dealer identify the source of the squeak before determining whether or not fixing it was covered under warranty, or was that just a blanket statement to cover all potential causes/fixes??   

[BIGDOG]

Explane the squeak a little more. Is is there if you depress the forks while standing still doe's it squeak just rolling on smooth pavement ,give us some details.

[freddycarraway]

Explane the squeak a little more. Is is there if you depress the forks while standing still doe's it squeak just rolling on smooth pavement ,give us some details.

Yes to both, standing still rocking the bike, or going down the road . It stops after a few miles, or if I let it warm up for about 10-15 minutes

[freddycarraway]

Did the dealer identify the source of the squeak before determining whether or not fixing it was covered under warranty, or was that just a blanket statement to cover all potential causes/fixes??   

They said yoke bearing; didn't tear it down just said they had seen it before

[AXIL]

i've never heard of a yoke bearing on a motor cycle.  slang?      axil

[16HD117]

i've never heard of a yoke bearing on a motor cycle.  slang?      axil

Steering head (triple tree) bearing.

[AXIL]

steering head bearings can take a lot of abuse even springers if thy are kept tight. never heard one squeak. i hope theres more to this story, good luck fred.      axil

[Chief]

I've got a "click" that I can both feel and hear when applying heavy front brake, not death squeeze, but good moderate pressure. My first thought is something shifting in the trees or neck, but everything that I have checked is tight. I've done the swing test and if anything it's on the tight side, not loose. It's not bad enough to strip down, but if you've run into this before, I'd be interested in your experience.

[AXIL]

 CHIEF,  the top nut needs to be retorqued .  the old torque was 45-50lbs the new bulletin says 100lbs. sorry. axil

[Chief]

CHIEF,  the top nut needs to be retorqued .  the old torque was 45-50lbs the new bulletin says 100lbs. sorry. axil

AXIL,

Well, I figured I'd wind up back up in there anyway backing everything off and retorquing everything on the way out. Just isn't going to happen right away.

Thanks.

[Talon]

i've never heard of a yoke bearing on a motor cycle.  slang?      axil

The yoke's on you!!!

Can't understand how it could be a neck bearing? Sounds like brakes or wheel bearing. When it's making this noise and if you put the brakes in lightly do you hear it anymore, or does it change? Also you could put it on a jack/lift and spin the front wheel while listening to track it down.

Sounds like typical dealer BS!!

[freddycarraway]

i've never heard of a yoke bearing on a motor cycle.  slang?      axil

I have no idea. I dont deal with there service dept any more. I guess I will try another dealer

[AXIL]

  chief , mine is clicking too,hard to find time . talon ,i agree ! need more info. fred , let us know more when you can.     axil