FLHTCI Noise in front end
05-26-2012, 08:37 AM
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FLHTCI Noise in front end
I just started hearing a noise in front end, only when going through curves; bends if you will. It is a Humming sound
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05-26-2012, 08:42 AM
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05-26-2012, 08:51 AM
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sounds like the front tire has cuping and probably low pressure
05-26-2012, 09:14 AM
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05-26-2012, 09:16 AM
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cupping,the front tire is most likely to get it,u can see or feel the uneven wear,likely cause is low air pressure or ALOT of hard front braking.
05-26-2012, 09:25 AM
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And perhapes this would account for the looseness in front tire when hitting small pot holes
05-26-2012, 09:27 AM
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perhapes this would account for looseness in front tire when hitting small pot holes
05-26-2012, 09:34 AM
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loosness in front wheel ? didn't see that in first post.that would be likely be wheel bearings.running on bad wheel bearings could also cause cupping.wheel bearings can be dangerous.
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Is there an easy way to check bad bearings in front
05-26-2012, 09:41 AM
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YO Brother, is there an easy test to check for bad bearins
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