is it me or does a C14 have a noisy front end?
Mine sounds like the front wheel bearings are "dry", very noticeable when riding... been that way since day 1, now at 1900 miles.
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09-13-2019 11:05 AM #1
front end noise when riding C14
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09-13-2019 11:31 AM #2
Re: front end noise when riding C14
No noise on mine.
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09-13-2019 01:11 PM #3Devils’ Advocate
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Re: front end noise when riding C14
The bearings might be shot. Ca Pete had a seriously worn pair.
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09-13-2019 01:47 PM #4beermonger
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Re: front end noise when riding C14
The front fender on my 2013 developed a 1” crack right in the front edge that caused a strange whirring noise that made me think it was a wheel bearing or a warped rotor.
Check your fender for cracks, maybe it was cracked when you got it like your
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09-13-2019 04:20 PM #5
Re: front end noise when riding C14
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09-13-2019 05:52 PM #6
Re: front end noise when riding C14
I just replaced the front wheel bearings in my C14, about 68,000 miles. First relatively new motorcycle that I've detected worn or notchy wheel bearings in.
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09-15-2019 10:21 PM #7BadAss Hooligan
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Re: front end noise when riding C14
I hear all kinds of noises coming from the front of mine when my shield is up and the music off. I know there is nothing amiss on the front end as I have had the front wheel off twice recently trying a different set of brake rotors. I just keep the shield down and the music up
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