Metal on Metal banging In front end
08-15-2015, 09:06 PM
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Metal on Metal banging In front end
Looking for some help on an issue with my 07 fxdb. Whenever I hit I a bump I here a metal on metal knock in the front end. It hit's hard and doesn't sound good. Even at slow speeds under 10mh I here it. What are some things to look for?
08-15-2015, 09:08 PM
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Look to see if your brake pads are installed correctly, with the spring pushing down on them.
Also, do you have a fork brace?
08-15-2015, 09:21 PM
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No fork brace and they are brand new monitube fork inserts only 1500 miles. I'll check the brakes
08-15-2015, 09:23 PM
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Look to see if your brake pads are installed correctly, with the spring pushing down on them.
Also, do you have a fork brace?
No fork brace
08-15-2015, 09:29 PM
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I read in another post a while back that a bad front engine mount could move the front exhaust close to the frame. Try checking that clearance.
my $.02 good luck
08-15-2015, 09:43 PM
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Did you check the torque on your tank bolts.
08-15-2015, 09:58 PM
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Did you check the torque on your tank bolts.
+1 on checking the tank bolts.
08-15-2015, 10:07 PM
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+1 on checking the tank bolts.
Sounds good I'll check that. Thanks for all the help
08-15-2015, 10:30 PM
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Good ol' tank bolt, got me before!
08-15-2015, 10:40 PM
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Thanks guys it was the front tank bolt. All torqued and good to go!