killshot1
New Member
Hey guys looking for advice on an 2006 fz6 with 13500 kms. Just purchased bike 2 weeks ago and i notice a slight howling noise that starts at 70 km/h and gets loudest at 78-80 km/h and starts to quiet up at about 85 km/h but do i still hear it at 100km/h as well. Doesn't matter what gear i am in or rpm just road speed.
I have put the bike on stands and checked bearings for wear and tear and i cannot feel any play that i can tell. does sound more like the front end area from what i can tell riding.
I can hear the brakes drag when rolling the bike around the driveway but i just did a test ride for 20 kms and did not use the front brakes and they were still cool to the touch. with the bike on stands the front wheel spins 3-4 times without issue. Tires are decent and are pumped up to proper psi to take the wife for rides as well. Chain seems ok maybe a hair snug but looks fairly new and lubricated.
My last bike was a zx6r and i did not have any noises like that. The howling sounds overpowers the engine sound at those specific speeds.
Just wondering if you any of you guys have had a similar issue and if so what should i look at or check out on the bike.
Thanks in advance.
Mike
I have put the bike on stands and checked bearings for wear and tear and i cannot feel any play that i can tell. does sound more like the front end area from what i can tell riding.
I can hear the brakes drag when rolling the bike around the driveway but i just did a test ride for 20 kms and did not use the front brakes and they were still cool to the touch. with the bike on stands the front wheel spins 3-4 times without issue. Tires are decent and are pumped up to proper psi to take the wife for rides as well. Chain seems ok maybe a hair snug but looks fairly new and lubricated.
My last bike was a zx6r and i did not have any noises like that. The howling sounds overpowers the engine sound at those specific speeds.
Just wondering if you any of you guys have had a similar issue and if so what should i look at or check out on the bike.
Thanks in advance.
Mike