Cranking from front fork

[frankxb12r]

Hi guys,

Since very little I'm noticing a metallic crank from my fork from time to time when I push hard on front brakes or when I'm carrying a passenger. Do you have any ideas of what could this be?
Thanks guys!!!

 

[03Firebolt9R]

Not sure what you mean by "crank from my fork", but I assume you are hearing a noise from the front end? Could be the bearing. They make some noise when they go out. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Stevenc150]

What year/model of bike?

 

[frankxb12r]

Its a 2007 xb12r

Thank you guys!!

 

[Stevenc150]

An '07 shouldn't have a bad head bearing, but might as well check it. If it's under warranty, might swing it by the dealership. May be something wrong internally with the fork?

 

[canucklovingbrit]

An '07 shouldn't have a bad head bearing, but might as well check it. If it's under warranty, might swing it by the dealership

I had a clicking in the front end when I braked (could feel it more than hear it) and had the dealership check it out. It was the head bearing, and they replaced it under warranty. I still get a very minor click when I apply the front brake, only noticeable at very low speed, when crawling in traffic. I traced that to the pads moving very slightly in the caliper. I guess they're just suspended by the pin, so some slight movement is inevitable.

 

[frankxb12r]

Thank you guys for all the posts, I'll bringing to the dealer very soon!!!