squeaking front tire

motorcycle_munge · March 28th, 2009, 04:57 PM

Any one else out there having problems with a squeaking front tire? I have a 09 250R with only 500 miles on it. My tire just started squeaking about 50 miles ago. When I took it in for the oil change I had them take a look at it and they either didn't ride it long enough to hear it squeak or they didn't find a problem. They are going to take another look at it next week when I get the frame sliders installed. Also, I've ordered a new pink helmet to go with my pink riding jacket. It should be here next week too.

kkim · March 28th, 2009, 05:00 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11686

Alex · March 28th, 2009, 05:00 PM

Hi Amanda -

Check out this thread, which has some other links within it as well. Likely culprits are either the speedo gear down on the left side of your front wheel (just squirt some WD-40 on it), or less likely, your axle may be overtightened and it could have affected the wheel bearings. Good luck!

- Alex

sm0kediver · March 28th, 2009, 05:01 PM

WD40 fixed that problem on mine. Just squirt a little in on the side where the speedo connects. No more embarassing squeak.

kkim · March 28th, 2009, 05:02 PM

you need to tune your bot up, Alex... too slow. Oh wait, that wasn't a bot, that was you... sorry, couldn't tell the difference.

Alex · March 28th, 2009, 05:07 PM

I could speed the bot up, or I could just forward-date your posts a few hours retroactively. Seems either option would work fine!

I will add this up in the "Common Tech Topics" thread in the tech section; it's not there yet...

sm0kediver · March 28th, 2009, 05:08 PM

Seems pretty common on the new ones at 400 - 500 miles.

villamia · November 19th, 2009, 08:25 PM

I tried the WD-40 as suggested and it worked. Squeaking has stopped....for now.

backinthesaddleagain · November 20th, 2009, 09:19 AM

for a brief period around 1000 miles i had the problem. squirt of wd40 was good for 100 or so miles, then at a 2000 or so i never heard it again. quiet at 9500 miles.

rockNroll · November 20th, 2009, 09:54 AM

WD 40 didn't affect mine, nor did taking everything apart, cleaning and then lubing everything. I just cuss at it now when it starts.

backinthesaddleagain · November 20th, 2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

WD 40 didn't affect mine, nor did taking everything apart, cleaning and then lubing everything. I just cuss at it now when it starts.

Maybe it will just wear in, kind of like mine did. Someone suggested removing the cable and using a graphite type lube on it, but I think it really comes from inside that speedo drive on the wheel more than the cable.

kobachi · March 17th, 2010, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sm0kediver

WD40 fixed that problem on mine. Just squirt a little in on the side where the speedo connects. No more embarassing squeak.

Could you (or someone else) take a picture of this and indicate where the WD-40 should go?

ojameyo · March 17th, 2010, 06:30 PM

I got this same problem!! It is very annoying

Racer x · March 18th, 2010, 04:39 AM

the noise is coming from the speedo drive. The seal gets folded under when they put the front wheel on .Just remove the speedo drive and put some grease in the seal then reinstall without folding the seal under .

backinthesaddleagain · March 18th, 2010, 06:13 AM

Mine went away on its own for a few thousand miles and now its back at 10,600. Guess I'll pull the wheel grease the axle, pull the speedo cable and put some grease.

March 28th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#1
motorcycle_munge ninjette.org member Name: Amanda Location: Martinsville, IN Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 29	squeaking front tire Any one else out there having problems with a squeaking front tire? I have a 09 250R with only 500 miles on it. My tire just started squeaking about 50 miles ago. When I took it in for the oil change I had them take a look at it and they either didn't ride it long enough to hear it squeak or they didn't find a problem. They are going to take another look at it next week when I get the frame sliders installed. Also, I've ordered a new pink helmet to go with my pink riding jacket. It should be here next week too.

March 28th, 2009, 05:00 PM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Hi Amanda - Check out this thread, which has some other links within it as well. Likely culprits are either the speedo gear down on the left side of your front wheel (just squirt some WD-40 on it), or less likely, your axle may be overtightened and it could have affected the wheel bearings. Good luck! - Alex __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 28th, 2009, 05:07 PM	#6
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I could speed the bot up, or I could just forward-date your posts a few hours retroactively. Seems either option would work fine! I will add this up in the "Common Tech Topics" thread in the tech section; it's not there yet... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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March 28th, 2009, 05:00 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11686

March 28th, 2009, 05:01 PM	#4
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	WD40 fixed that problem on mine. Just squirt a little in on the side where the speedo connects. No more embarassing squeak.

March 28th, 2009, 05:02 PM	#5
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	you need to tune your bot up, Alex... too slow. Oh wait, that wasn't a bot, that was you... sorry, couldn't tell the difference.

March 28th, 2009, 05:08 PM	#7
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Seems pretty common on the new ones at 400 - 500 miles.

November 19th, 2009, 08:25 PM	#8
villamia KawiNewbie Name: Maria Location: Madera, CA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 15	I tried the WD-40 as suggested and it worked. Squeaking has stopped....for now.

November 20th, 2009, 09:19 AM	#9
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	for a brief period around 1000 miles i had the problem. squirt of wd40 was good for 100 or so miles, then at a 2000 or so i never heard it again. quiet at 9500 miles.

November 20th, 2009, 09:54 AM	#10
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	WD 40 didn't affect mine, nor did taking everything apart, cleaning and then lubing everything. I just cuss at it now when it starts.

March 17th, 2010, 06:30 PM	#13
ojameyo MMMJami Name: Jamey Location: Fairfield Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 182	I got this same problem!! It is very annoying

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Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	the noise is coming from the speedo drive. The seal gets folded under when they put the front wheel on .Just remove the speedo drive and put some grease in the seal then reinstall without folding the seal under .

March 18th, 2010, 06:13 AM	#15
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Mine went away on its own for a few thousand miles and now its back at 10,600. Guess I'll pull the wheel grease the axle, pull the speedo cable and put some grease.