The "Popping Noise" In My FJR~

[RebelRider]

The noise I reported [on that other board] was diagnosed by Yamaha today. It was the front wheel bearings that were shot. The up side is it is covered by the Dealer Direct coverage and the down side is it will be in the shop till next Friday most likely [parts have to be ordered].

At least it's gonna cost me nothing and it will be quiet again [hopefully] when I get it back!~

The bike has 21,000 miles on her so if anyone hears a pop/clank noise in the front end of their bike, you might wanna check the front wheel bearings!

Have a good day everyone and happy 4th~

 

[RebelRider]

Hmmmm..no replies....well i've heard a wheel bearing go out on a car but never made this kinda noise...they had a hard time figuring it out as well..*shrugs*

 

[radman]

Did you attempt a diagnosis on your own at all? If so, did you check the wheel for play, and was there any?

 

[RebelRider]

No I didn't...it was under warrantee..I didn't know I had to anyway..I thought that was their job..

 

[Jetmaker737]

A wheel bearing at 21,000 miles? Seems a bit soon for a bearing to fry out :eh:

 

[radman]

I thought that was their job..

It is, I guess. You may discover, however, that the knowledge gained by poking around this machine will stand you in good stead down the road (and on the road) should a problem occur and the dealer isn't there to hold your hand. I've always believed that part of the enjoyment of a motorcycle has been to disassemble and assemble it, find and alter it's foibles, modify and otherwise pick thru it's innards in an adventure of discovery. Although it is indeed under warranty, you will find as you read thru the threads here and elswhere that Yamaha dealers aren't exactly on our "most trusted folks" list. Knowing, or doing your best to know, what a problem might be will arm you should the dealer try to pull a fast one, or, more commonly, not have a clue as to what is actually happening to your investment. Get a service manual, and start enjoying the "second tier" of motorcycle enjoyment. Or don't, your call. :search:

 

[radman]

Seems a bit soon for a bearing to fry out

Some have been known to fail in the first few thousand miles. Yammi's bearing supplier is obviously the winner of the low bid competition.

 

[Howardrg]

Seems a bit soon for a bearing to fry out

Some have been known to fail in the first few thousand miles. Yammi's bearing supplier is obviously the winner of the low bid competition.

Normally you would associate a shot bearing with a "rumble" sound. me thinks that these were way past rumble. A downside of ear plugs ?

Howard

 

[Bounce]

Ever wash your bike at a car wash or use a pressure washer at home?

 

[Jetmaker737]

Ever wash your bike at a car wash or use a pressure washer at home?

I saw a guy doing that the other day...sheesh! Some folks just don't know any better.

 

[RebelRider]

All well and good Radman...good advice...

#1 We aren't allowed to work on our vehicles here.

#2 I don't know enough about things like that and more likely to **** it up than fix it.

#3 I have NEVER heard a wheel bearing make this kind of noise nor could I isolate the noise to that location.

#4 One of the reasons why I sold the Harley Sportster is that I was TIRED of working on the damn thing all the time.

Good for some...but maybe not everyone.

 

[Bostonfan2]

I am with you RebelRider....My enjoyment is riding the thing, I have done mods to add electrical stuff and I do my own oil changes, but I

found a dealer I trust for everything else, I have no interest in taking it

apart and seeing how badly I cannot get it together... although I will

concede Radmans point of it helping you on the road....

Ray

 

[JREW]

I did not see the original post on the other board, but I had what sounded like "a pop/clank noise” in the front end of my bike when I went over bumps in the road, and it turned out to be the steering head bearing not tightened to spec. My dealer indicated all was fine (had him check it because it was in warranty) but when I checked it myself and tightened it, the “pop/clank noise” went away. If your dealer is going to change your wheel bearings under warranty, that is ok, new ones won’t hurt, but in the end the steering head bearings might be the issue.

 

[RebelRider]

This noise never occurred when hitting a bump in the road but thanks for posting.

 

[radman]

#2 I don't know enough about things like that and more likely to **** it up than fix it.

Good enough. If more thunk like you, I don't know where we in the shop would get our laughs anymore...

 

[OrangevaleFJR]

I have read about Yamaha wheel bearing issues on other boards. Someone said Korean bearings (aftermarket) are much better than the stock bearings. I don't claim to know so this is heresay.

Chiming in on whether to work on your own bike or not: If you know you know nothing then that's how much you should do to your bike. There are definitely people that enjoy working on their bikes and I am one of them...depending on the bike. I'll work on my 1977 BMW boxer twin (almost the simplist engine and bike to work on in the world) but only the dealer mechanic touches my Yamaha. Luckily, the service manager of a local dealer is also a good friend of mine so I know I get treated well there...or at least I am confident that I do and confidence is important despite reality ;-)

 

[RebelRider]

Those who wish to work on their bikes and have the know how/confidence to do so can/should do so. However those that wish to poke fun at us that don't wish to or have the confidence/know how to do so can go **** themselves...enough said...

 

[Ridgerunner]

mine made a noise too! It turned out to be the brake rotors, repaired under warranty. had about 7k on it then. No other prob. noted by 18k

 

[radman]

The bike has 21,000 miles on her so if anyone hears a pop/clank noise in the front end of their bike, you might wanna have the dealer check the front wheel bearings!

Fixed.

Those who wish to work on their bikes and have the know how/confidence to do so can/should do so. However those that wish to poke fun at us that don't wish to or have the confidence/know how to do so can go **** themselves...enough said...

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