Rear wheel noise?

FXD'd · Mar 19th, 2008, 12:40 PM

Hey guys, I've got a buddy with a '97 Heritage that's got some noise coming from the back of the bike. He says that it only happens at mid speeds and sounds like it's coming from the wheel. He's guessing that it is his bearings since they are 10 years old.

Does this sound right?

glider · Mar 19th, 2008, 02:50 PM

Difficult to diagnose from just what you gave us here. It could also be the belt too. Maybe try some silicone on the belt and see if it goes away ( the noise)

FXD'd · Mar 20th, 2008, 12:01 AM

Thanks Glider. I will have him check that first before he goes ripping into the rear wheel.

glider · Mar 20th, 2008, 07:32 AM

Still not a bad idea for a complete service in any event. Things do dry out after 10 years.

Mar 19th, 2008, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
FXD'd Warming The Wheels Ride: 2003 FXD Join Date: Mar 3rd, 2008 Location: Mountain West USA Posts: 56 My Mood:	Rear wheel noise? Hey guys, I've got a buddy with a '97 Heritage that's got some noise coming from the back of the bike. He says that it only happens at mid speeds and sounds like it's coming from the wheel. He's guessing that it is his bearings since they are 10 years old. Does this sound right?

Mar 19th, 2008, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,619 My Mood:	Re: Rear wheel noise? Difficult to diagnose from just what you gave us here. It could also be the belt too. Maybe try some silicone on the belt and see if it goes away ( the noise) __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Mar 20th, 2008, 12:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
FXD'd Warming The Wheels Ride: 2003 FXD Join Date: Mar 3rd, 2008 Location: Mountain West USA Posts: 56 My Mood:	Re: Rear wheel noise? Thanks Glider. I will have him check that first before he goes ripping into the rear wheel.

Mar 20th, 2008, 07:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,619 My Mood:	Re: Rear wheel noise? Still not a bad idea for a complete service in any event. Things do dry out after 10 years. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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