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« on: April 22, 2005, 11:10:59 AM » |
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I have a slight grinding sensation comming through the handle bars n pegs when i lean into a left or right bend,,, if i am upright it is smooth , but the second i tilt the bike , even slightly , there is a very light vibration,, i have only been out on the bike today ,, as i am getting it registered in this country as it was bought over from the U.S. the bike has 20K miles on the clock, n is supercharged, does anyone see any relation between the charger and whatever is worn out ,, does the charged systems put any undue strain on things??
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« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2005, 11:14:48 AM » |
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Most of them do this, some more than others. I had a terrible problem with this using Metzlers and Dunlops, but not with Avons. Others find exactly the opposite to be true. The tires wear a bit flat, and this is why you only feel it when a slight turn comes up. I hope this puts your mind at ease.  |
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« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2005, 01:15:15 PM » |
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Yep, it's the tires. Worried me too when I first got my Valk with 5000 miles on the origional tires. Switched from Dunlop to Metzlers which improved the noise considerably not to mention handling and wear. As the tires wear, the noisier they become.
Ride safe.
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« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2005, 02:12:10 PM » |
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I'm with Valker on this too.
I had Dunlops on my '99 Interstate and experienced the same thing. I just put a pair of Avon Vipers on her and it's like riding a different bike... smooth as silk in and out of the turns.
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« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2005, 01:33:47 AM » |
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Cheers guys,,,,i thought i might have wheel bearings out ,, it seems a bit rough for tyre grumble but you could be right ,,,i will hopefuly get it MOT'd today n test it some more.
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Dave
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« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2005, 06:14:49 AM » |
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tires for sure. my 98 tourer did the same thing when i switched from originals to metzs.
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« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2005, 04:56:56 PM » |
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Yup ,, Metz on rear ,, Venom on front
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« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2005, 06:49:57 PM » |
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Yeah, 800lbs of bike will wear those tires like that. Mine does it too when you lean.
Making it more obvious is how quiet and smooth everything else on a Valk usually is.
Steve
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« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2005, 10:53:22 AM » |
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Just make sure your tire pressure is correct. Avons are very tocuhy when it comes to low tire pressure. Tire wear is great though...
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« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2005, 08:05:22 PM » |
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swapping tire brands is not what makes that sound go away. the sound is caused by the fact that the tires are worn up the middle and not on the sides. when you lean into a corner the sides make contact with the road, they have no wear on them so the heavy deep tread causes a buzzing sound. it didn't go away because you changed brands, it went away cause you put on new tires.
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