Re: [ST] Theres a squeak!

[Matt Knowles <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Jun 28, 2005, at 2:47 AM, iPat wrote:

> Theres a squeak! Like when you sit on a rickety old chair.
> Its definately occurs when i brake or decelerate.
> Listening carefully its like a grinding squeak which makes me think 
> its a
> bearing issue. Front end due to its exposure when the weight shifts 
> forward
> I bought this 2000 ST because of its low mileage which i have doubled 
> to
> 6800 miles. Is there a historic trend to bearing life with the 2000?
> Now to find out exactly where its coming from....

If it sounds like the squeak is coming from the rear, I would suspect 
it's the rear wheel bearing, and I would immediately stop riding it. 
Your description sounds pretty close to what I heard a few miles before 
the bearing seized, except I noticed it in corners, not when braking.

Have you checked the brake pads?

Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA - 
http://www.knowlesville.com/matt/motorcycles
 '99 Sprint ST - for going fast and far (2CZUSA)
 '01 KLR650 - for exploring the North Coast backroads
 '97 KLX300 & '01 Lakota - for playing in the dirt
 '79 KZ400 - just because it was the first vehicle I ever owned

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