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Noise when braking
« on: October 03, 2005, 12:15:55 PM »
I have been hearing this funny noise for awhile, sounds like bees buzzing around when I brake harder then normal. Thought it was the 3/4" ball bearings I kept under the fuel cap cover.

Took them out this weekend and still hear the noise. Could it be the floating rotors? Never had a bike with the floaters before, so I have no experience.

That and the button broke on the fuel cover last night  [smiley=annoyed.gif]
Can't get the cover open, the button will not push in.................
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Re: Noise when braking
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2005, 12:23:09 PM »
I believe that would be the noise liberated by all those little holes in the rotors.
« Last Edit: October 03, 2005, 12:35:14 PM by grc »
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Re: Noise when braking
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2005, 01:27:28 PM »
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By the way, can I safely assume that the ball bearings are for pelting wayward automobile drivers?
« Last Edit: October 03, 2005, 01:28:12 PM by porthole2 »
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Re: Noise when braking
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2005, 01:32:35 PM »
Sounds like these balls are another must have accessory for the Chicken.  Thanks for the idea.   [smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=banana.gif]
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Re: Noise when braking
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2005, 01:35:23 PM »
I wonder if Paintballs at 70mph would work?
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Re: Noise when braking
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2005, 01:36:57 PM »
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But, on occasion, I would take them out to roll them around to relieve my tensions, and perhaps drop them once in awhile.
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Re: Noise when braking
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2005, 01:43:10 PM »
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I wonder if Paintballs at 70mph would work?


They don't bounce like a good ol' ball bearing.

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Re: Noise when braking
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2005, 04:57:38 PM »
Man....I'm learning a lot here [smiley=devilish.gif]
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Re: Noise when braking
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2005, 05:01:01 PM »
Old trick.  It may be "low tech" but it sure is effective... [smiley=laugh.gif]
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