| Author | Message | ||
     Bikoman |
I just joined the Buell crowd and bought a leftover 03 XB9R. I will probably be asking a few questions until I get to know the beast. I get a slight thump, thump from the front brake at low speeds. Coming down from 60-70 it seems fine, but from 25-35 I get a thump. I seems that the rotor is a floater, so is that it, or have my pads just not bedded in yet? Thanks, John | ||
| Mikexlr650 |
every one i've ridden makes that sound. appears to be normal. | ||
| Madsx |
I had the same issue. It went away after a few hundred miles | ||
| Rhost |
Have you checked your stem to make sure that your steering head bearings arn't loosening up. Would explain the thump at low speeds. | ||
| Bikoman |
Thanks for the quick responses. No, it is definitely not steering headbearings. It is a click (thump) from the brake area. It seems to brake fine, so I will continue on and see if it goes away once the brakes are fully bedded in, it has a whopping 50 miles on it now. John | ||
| Indy_bueller |
I had something similar happen. They replaced the front brake rotor bushings under warranty and bango, no more noise. | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
Mine clicks at low speeds (5-10 mph), I haven't noticed any problems yet with mine, but since you are under warranty why not have them check it out. | ||
| Interex2050 |
My brake clicks/thuds regardless of speed (when applied), but only when its soaking wet/raining hard... any ideas? | ||
| Pinball |
Got rotor changed on warranty and then everything was good! | ||
| Heads |
My brake click's most of the time, but usually is more evident when hot. I was told this was normal by tech when it had its first service. | ||
| Fulgur |
I get the same as Interex2050. I can hear the noise but can't feel any play. Only in the wet????? I can find nowt wrong so I guess it's OK. | ||
| Debueller |
Recently I've noticed a slight thump or click, mainly at lower speeds from my front brake on my Uly (6800 mi.). The rotor looks fine & the brake works great other than that. I'll be keeping an eye on it. | ||
| Dragonbuell12r |
When I took delivery of my 05 Firebolt it made the same noise. The dealer said give it time it should go away.  So I got out the service manual and simulated a front pad change. One of the caliper bolts was so tight I had to beat it loose with a rubber mallet. After I got it back together the noise was gone. My guess for my bike was that they over-torqued the caliper on the line. | ||
| Truk |
"I get a slight thump, thump from the front brake at low speeds". Had that on mine. researched this site. Per advice re- torqued the head stem/steering bearing according to the Service Manual specs & problem solved. Was an easy job Many, many miles later got a pulsating from the front brake. I researched this site. Was advised it was glazed pads. Replaced the front pads with Lyndall Gold racing pads per recommendation. Followed the brake in procedure exactly ...problem solved... |
