Mine did that till I replaced Rear Brakes.This only happens when at low speed (that is when I hear it anyways) and when I am turning either right or left. It sounds like friction and I can not tell if it is bearings or something else. My bike has 12K miles
Any suggestions are welcome.
Thank you in advance!
Hello and thanks for responding. Answers to your questions:Bearings do not squeak for the most part.
Put your left hand on various parts of your 1300C. Fuel tank, speedo unit,etc.
My rear tank bolt and tank flange made a screech at times. I did not push the tank up far enough.
Do you have a windshield? It can reflect sounds.
Will do! If it does diminish, does it mean I need to have brakes adjusted?Gently tap rear brake next time see if it diminishes or increase.
Bleed, Clean, Replace as needed.Will do! If it does diminish, does it mean I need to have brakes adjusted?
Can you put the bike on a lift and spin the wheel as you listen? Then squeeze the brake?Will do! If it does diminish, does it mean I need to have brakes adjusted?
I don't have a lift. Might have to take it down to the bike shop for thatCan you put the bike on a lift and spin the wheel as you listen? Then squeeze the brake?
It is actually more of a rubbing sound like two pieces of metal are making contact. My rear brakes were replaced less than 1k miles ago. I did bounce the shocks and did not hear any noiseThere isn't much in the front end that can 'squeak', but if this is what you hear first thing I would check is binding cables. You should be able to sit on the bike in your driveway and turn your steering full left/right to see if you hear anything.
Check your fork seals to see if they are making any noise when you put weight on the front (roll bike forward and grab the front brake going straight).
Let us know what you find as the cause...
Thanks. Will give that a try!Hydraulic Brakes adjust themselves like cars.
