Cyclic rubbing noise

[Glen Withrow]

I have an RT with about 4900 miles and I have developed a cyclic rubbing noise that I only hear when going about 10 MPH and after riding 60+ mile. The dealership thinks that it is glazed brakes but are reluctant to
tackle the job. Applying the brakes make NO difference in the sound. The sound stops when the Spyder stops
rolling. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[Chupaca]

Tracking noises..!!

Being what you say, you could raise the front and rotate the wheels and see if it is eminating from either. Then move to the rear, raise the wheel and do the same. You may be able to isolate which is the culprit. Due to the low mileage seems unlikely to be berings and likely brake related. If your dealer does not want to check the pads or caliper find a dealer who does. You are not asking to scape off :cus: on your fender, this is possibly about the brakes the nain way to stop... :thumbup:

 

[gnirtsnod]

I have an RT with about 4900 miles and I have developed a cyclic rubbing noise that I only hear when going about 10 MPH and after riding 60+ mile. The dealership thinks that it is glazed brakes but are reluctant to
tackle the job. Applying the brakes make NO difference in the sound. The sound stops when the Spyder stops
rolling. Any ideas? Thanks

I learned that the source of cyclical noise in mine was a tar blob between two teeth in the driven sprocket. The tar, which probably came from riding over some fresh road repairs, was holding a small pebble. My point? Make sure the driven sprocket is clean...and that the belt is tracking correctly. Once you eliminate that as a problem, move on to some other pointers you'll receive from your post.

 

[Glen Withrow]

Being what you say, you could raise the front and rotate the wheels and see if it is eminating from either. Then move to the rear, raise the wheel and do the same. You may be able to isolate which is the culprit. Due to the low mileage seems unlikely to be berings and likely brake related. If your dealer does not want to check the pads or caliper find a dealer who does. You are not asking to scape off :cus: on your fender, this is possibly about the brakes the nain way to stop... :thumbup:

Thanks for the quick reply. I have checked the front wheels as you say an found no noise. Next will be the rear wheel. This my first Spyder and I don't want to mess up anything.

 

[Glen Withrow]

I learned that the source of cyclical noise in mine was a tar blob between two teeth in the driven sprocket. The tar, which probably came from riding over some fresh road repairs, was holding a small pebble. My point? Make sure the driven sprocket is clean...and that the belt is tracking correctly. Once you eliminate that as a problem, move on to some other pointers you'll receive from your post.

Thanks. I'll check that. We do have a lot of road construction going on in the area.