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| Author: | Stanno [ 31 Jul 2010 07:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
I have a 2008 xb12xt which I love, however recently when braking at low speeds I have noticed a cracking noise from the front end, usually when the forks compress. I was thinking it might be the steering or the wheel bearings. Has anyone any ideas? Stanno |
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| Author: | pash [ 31 Jul 2010 07:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
Pads moving in the caliper? |
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| Author: | Nutah [ 31 Jul 2010 13:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
how many miles has it done ? used to change my wheel bearings every 5000miles. |
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| Author: | spen [ 31 Jul 2010 14:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
Brake hose tapping against the mudguard?? |
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| Author: | DrBuella [ 31 Jul 2010 14:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
If you look quickly to the left whilst riding you may just catch a glimpse of the devil sat on your shoulder cracking a whip
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| Author: | Bandageman [ 31 Jul 2010 18:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
I think a visit to the Emporium when i go over is in order. (He lives across the road LOL) He's not owned from new, so I doubt any of the bearing have been changed, I think its still on its original front tyre |
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| Author: | tailgunner [ 01 Aug 2010 10:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
Go to the HOW TO.. forum and check out the post on curing a rattle on the front end of an 09 XB. Hope this helps. |
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| Author: | Stanno [ 01 Aug 2010 14:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
DrBuella wrote: If you look quickly to the left whilst riding you may just catch a glimpse of the devil sat on your shoulder cracking a whip That will explain why it doesnt happen when the wife is on the back then 
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| Author: | Stanno [ 01 Aug 2010 14:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
Nutah wrote: how many miles has it done ? used to change my wheel bearings every 5000miles. About 7000 miles dont think they have been done yet 
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| Author: | Stanno [ 01 Aug 2010 14:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
pash wrote: Pads moving in the caliper? Good idea I will check it out, Thanks 
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| Author: | Stanno [ 01 Aug 2010 14:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
Bandageman wrote: I think a visit to the Emporium when i go over is in order. (He lives across the road LOL) He's not owned from new, so I doubt any of the bearing have been changed, I think its still on its original front tyre bring some beer with you 
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| Author: | Bandageman [ 01 Aug 2010 16:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
Stanno wrote: Bandageman wrote: I think a visit to the Emporium when i go over is in order. (He lives across the road LOL) He's not owned from new, so I doubt any of the bearing have been changed, I think its still on its original front tyre bring some beer with you Its your shout 
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| Author: | Nutah [ 01 Aug 2010 19:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
Stanno wrote: Nutah wrote: how many miles has it done ? used to change my wheel bearings every 5000miles. About 7000 miles dont think they have been done yet  i would be surprised if they are any good then.
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| Author: | Bandageman [ 01 Aug 2010 22:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
Nutah wrote: Stanno wrote: Nutah wrote: how many miles has it done ? used to change my wheel bearings every 5000miles. About 7000 miles dont think they have been done yet i would be surprised if they are any good then.We had a look today, his bike has nearly done 9K. I've had a lisen & it seems to be coming from the headstock, we jacked it up but couldn't feel any obvious play |
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| Author: | goldy [ 02 Aug 2010 08:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Help! Cracking noise from xb12xt? |
I had the same thing on mine. Blackbear retorqued all the bolt on the front end & it went. Think it may have been the top yoke slightly loose |
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