Kwaipuak Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 OK, so I rode from Philly to Waterloo to finally put on some miles. after I finally made it to Ontario I noticed a creaking noise when ever I turned the bike, then realized I could make it just by pushing down on the handlebars or gripping them and pulling up or pushing forward. Anyone have any ideas? I can see if I can get a video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Probably the rubber isolators in the handlebar clamps are squeaking/creaking as they move around well you pull the bars. I guess you could check that the nuts are tight on the underside of the upper triple clamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcramin Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 My steering head bearings went bad at 3000 miles and made a creaking and popping noise. Another bike in town had the same problem as mine at 600 miles. It seems they cranked down the steering stem nut/cap so tight it ruins the steering head bearings which are the old school ball bearing type. Not the needle bearing type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 My steering head bearings went bad at 3000 miles and made a creaking and popping noise. Another bike in town had the same problem as mine at 600 miles. It seems they cranked down the steering stem nut/cap so tight it ruins the steering head bearings which are the old school ball bearing type. Not the needle bearing type. Really, not tapered roller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcramin Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 NO not tapered. Actual old school ball bearings in a cage. BUT someone does make a tapered kit to replace the upper and lower bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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