CoolWhip Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Hey All,I got a new front tire put on the YZF yesterday at Iron Pony. Last night and today I have noticed it making a whirring noise that I can hear while riding. I am pretty positive it isn't the bike as I can hear it even when I pull the clutch in. Is this something that comes with a new tire or do I need to take it back and have them check it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 You should make sure everything is torqued correctly, and yes all tires sound/feel different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 I looked it over thoroughly multiple times and checked what I could. I don't see anything rubbing, loose, or out of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 whirring is probably not normal. maybe not balanced correctly, air pressure off, forgot to tighten some bolts, etc? take it back to the ponay and have them check their work.or i guess you could check some of that yourself, but i automatically lean to the most lazy option, so ignore me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 could be brake drag as well.but yes, take it back have them look it back over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Thanks Hoblick, I figure you probably know what you are talking about in that area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Thanks Hoblick, I figure you probably know what you are talking about in that area Have Ryan do it from here on out....just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 ^^Thanks lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Have Ryan do it from here on out....just sayin.That was the plan, until I was at Pony yesterday picking up some other stuff and got trapped in that storm. I was stuck there anyway and couldn't ride on a bald tire so I left it there for them to do and had a buddy take me back to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Since your other tire was bald and had no tread, maybe its the tread on the new tire making noise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Make sure they didn't over/under torque the front axle. If they cranked it down and the bearings are making noise. It may not last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 I took it in and the tech road it around for a bit. He said it is just the pad resettling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Should I take that as the final word or maybe get a second opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcarlson Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I had a f tire installed there last year on my Concours. It makes a whrrrr-ing noise when I lean, but it's from the tread design. No noises when going straight. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 I had a rear tire installed there last year. I also had them replace the front sprocket and went down one tooth. There was a very bad "whirring" after going down one tooth which was from the chain rubbing on a vinyl guard. They replaced it with the correct sprocket for free.....it may have been my fault for making the decision to go down one....or theirs for not catching the problem before me leaving. Either way I was appreciative that they fixed it for free.I also had a whirring after they changed a tire. Eventually it went away and I think it was the new chain and sprockets plus the new tire and everything being new and tight.So far I have to say if Iron Pony doesn't do it right the first time they at least fix whatever was wrong.....which is commendable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Get it in the air and spin it. See if you hear it when the tire is off the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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