Front End 'Ticking" - Brake?

[EVLXB]

Hey guys - just picked up a '03 XB9 and have a question.

While sitting on the bike tonight I pulled the front brake and rocked the bike back-n-forth and I heard a ticking noise as the bike was moveing fore and aft. It sounds like the brake maybe. I'm thinking it is the disk 'floating' - just wanted to make sure everything is cool. It is an all stock bike with only 3000 miles on it.

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

Check the torque on the front rotor bolts and caliper pin bolts. Shouldn't be a problem, just check them in case.

 

[SoreandSorry]

I found the exact same thing the other day and yes if you get two people and look closly its the minute amount of play on the rotor. Should be fine

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

They are mounted on springs.....

 

[LeFox]

if it's not that, try holding the steeringwheel sideways, move forward & back...if it ticks, it's the triple-tree bearing.

but it can also be the front suspension

 

[mrdozer2you]

Mine ticks every time I turn the bars hard left or right. Mainly when i'm manuvering it in my garage, I figured it was a bearing aswell.

 

[LeFox]

Mine ticks every time I turn the bars hard left or right. Mainly when i'm manuvering it in my garage, I figured it was a bearing aswell.

could also just be the clutch connection cable/handle if you have a bit of free play.

if it's the bearing, aslong as you don't feel any vibrations during riding (free, without hands), it should be no problem.

 

[EVLXB]

Thanks guys - great response.

Can anyone tell me what the torque spec is for the rotor bolts? or where I can find the spec without having a service manual (yet).

Thanks

 

[LeFox]

34-37 nm or 25-27 ft-lbs

tighten them on opposite side (cross) to avoid deformation of the rotor.

if you work on your bike yourself i urge you to get a manual...

 

[mrdozer2you]

I have a manual. It's easy to use, and has a search function [up]

 

[zoedogg1]

I have the manual in pdf format, but my search doesnt work. LAME!!

 

[mrdozer2you]

I have the manual in pdf format, but my search doesnt work. LAME!!

HA...I was talking about this site....thats my manual so far

 

[zoedogg1]

Aaaahh,I see..

As far as the ticking goes, I would start by removing the baseball cards.