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

Pads moving in the caliper?

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08 Specialized Langster

how many miles has it done ?
used to change my wheel bearings every 5000miles.

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Feros Ferio

Brake hose tapping against the mudguard??

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aka DrBagiva, DrBusqvarna, Uncle Knobhead

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

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.

That will explain why it doesnt happen when the wife is on the back then

About 7000 miles dont think they have been done yet

Good idea I will check it out, Thanks

bring some beer with you

Its your shout

i would be surprised if they are any good then.

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Feros Ferio

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

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