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 Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 1:19 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Margate, Kent
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I've just fitted my vortex wheels, but straight away I've noticed a whistle noise coming from both front wheels.
I've got new flat style wheel bolts
Wheels have have new tyres and are all balanced up.
Any suggestions?
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Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 1:24 pm |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
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Location: Plymouth
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I've got the same problem mate and from both front wheels, unfortunately I go no idea either what it could be, if you find out can you let me know mate
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Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:57 pm |
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Location: Margate, Kent
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Anyone?
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Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 5:10 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Ramsgate - SE Kent
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Is the whistle constant?
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Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 5:32 pm |
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Location: Margate, Kent
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Yes, when breaking it kind of sounds like the engine losing revs (but it's not).
I'm taking it to work tomorrow so hopefully I can investigate further.
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Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:12 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Margate, Kent
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Just had it on the ramp at work.
I can't see any signs of rubbing, the wheel spins freely, bearing is quiet.
I haven't got a clue.
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Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:36 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Moscow
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Are the bolts the correct bolts?
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Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:08 am |
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Location: Margate, Kent
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They are all new flat style bolts.
Are there two types of the flat style?
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Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:26 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Raunds, Northamptonshire
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Just an idea but if there bigger wheels than before could it be bearing noise if there worn? Ie bigger wheel mor strain? Just a option that's all.
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Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:34 am |
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Location: Margate, Kent
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Nope, I had 17s on before with the same size tyre, unless these weigh ALOT more?
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Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:56 am |
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Location: Melton Mowbray Leicestershire
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Might be a long shot but do you have the plastic wind deflector clipped on the front wishbones? I was told that they can cause a whistling noise. If you do have them on might be worth just unclipping them and going for a drive to see if the noise goes.
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Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:09 am |
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Location: Margate, Kent
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I've never fitted any, but could be. Where in the arch could it be?
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Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:43 am |
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Location: Waiting for the tugboats to push me into port (Whitehaven)
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| sicskate wrote: |
| Nope, I had 17s on before with the same size tyre, unless these weigh ALOT more? |
i don't know what wheels you hade on before but when i was selling my vortexs i weighed them for shipping and each one was a whopping 20KG with the tyre on O.o
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Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:30 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 762
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Location: Margate, Kent
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I think I have a sticky piston on the NSR caliper, I'm wondering if this could be my noise??
Anyone know if they are easy(ish) to service?
I replaced my rear pads 2 months back, so I know how to wind the piston in.
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Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:00 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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Location: Margate, Kent
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Or could over tight wheel bolts cause this?
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