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Al Moore	Odd Vibrations		Lead	[-]
Posts: 2 07/22/07 2:24 PM	Tags : None I have a 98 Ace Tourer and awhile ago I noticed some odd vibrations in the footpegs and handgrips. There was alos a marked rubbing noise whenever I turned the bike in either directions. This rubbing was not the normal rubbing of discs on rotor. Lately it's gotten worse; the engine runs fine, the transmission shifts OK and presents no odd synptoms but I wonder if the wheel bearings could be shot? I had it in to a dealer a couple of months ago and they assured me that there's nothing wrong. I should point out that the vibrations and thumps don't start until I've ridden for a a short while. Yesterday it felt, vibration-wise, as though I was riding on a long stretch of rumble strips. Anyone have any thoughts on this...wheel bearings or ??? Thanks,
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HSATF 1st Officer Posts: 3990 07/22/07 6:51 PM	Ride the bike until it starts to happen again. Then get off and feel the hub portion of the front wheel. Avoid using the front brakes as this will heat up the hub from using them. If it is hot to the touch, then the bearings are bad. Do the same on the rear wheel. Bearings themselves are not that expensive if you install them yourself. Most places have them for $30 or less per pair. If the hub is only warm, then the bearings are likely OK. I would think that if the tire was rubbing somewhere, there would be a hot rubber smell emitting from it along with tell-tale marring. Inspect the tires to see if there is cupping within the tread. This is a common thing that happens with a lot of bike tires. The only thing that makes this idea not viable is the fact that you have to ride for a while before this happens. Cupped tires will do this from a cold start. One other member of this board had to grease his drive shaft U-joint near the engine. It had become dry and rusted inside the protective rubber boot somewhat and was binding a little. Stan "We are different - yet we are the same" 2004 GL1800 Goldwing (Titanium) 1999 Ace Tourer (Silver over Black) Last Edited By: bamaTrider 07/22/07 6:55 PM. Edited 1 time.
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southside bob		#2	[url]	[-]
HSATF Tail Gunner Posts: 244 07/23/07 8:06 PM Road Captain	My driveshaft (universal) joints sounded like that.Need cleaned and grease!
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Al Moore		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2 07/24/07 6:20 PM	Thanks, gents, I'll test the heat on the front hub and check the u-joint!!
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Lakejet		#4	[url]	[-]
HSATF Tail Gunner Posts: 67 08/06/07 9:36 PM	Hows the best way to get at the driveshaft? Lakejet "Learn as if you will live forever, live as if you will die tomorrow"
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