What the heck is that grinding? (with resolution)

[zixaq]

So on a recent several-day trip to northern California (heavily loaded) I noticed a grinding sound on a lot of tight corners. I kept pulling over to see what was touching (because it's not the pegs), and couldn't figure it out. My best guess was the sidestand, so I had been focusing on that as a problem. It happened again this weekend while I was out 2-up with my wife, so I thought it may be a suspension issue causing it.

Well yesterday I was out riding (no cargo this time), and got the noise on left AND right-hand turns going up Mt. Hamilton. All the puzzlement.

TURNS OUT: it's the stupid belly pan touching down.

Into the bin you go, belly pan. I never liked you anyway. Something to keep an ear peeled for if you have one mounted.

 

[Motogiro]

That is different. I have a factory chin fairing but I'm into my slash cut peg and grinding my boot sliders before my chin fairing touched. Is it unusually wide or low the the ground?

 

[zixaq]

I'm not sure. Its some sort of British aftermarket deal. I kind of hated it anyway and was going to take it off after my big trip. It's possible it can be adjusted up a bit so it's not an issue.

 

[swedespeed]

I'm not sure. Its some sort of British aftermarket deal. I kind of hated it anyway and was going to take it off after my big trip. It's possible it can be adjusted up a bit so it's not an issue.

This one?

Powerbronze USA - Search Product

 

[zixaq]

This one?

Powerbronze USA - Search Product

That's the one

 

[swedespeed]

That's the one

probably worth some money in classifieds if it's not too banged up

 

[zixaq]

probably worth some money in classifieds if it's not too banged up

probably, but it's a PITA to ship and I'm leaving town in 5 days. I'm also not willing to sell someone a part that may have a safety issue.