Ticking noise on front wheel?

Betlog · July 10th, 2010, 05:30 AM

When I am pushing the bike(while it's off and on neutral) I hear a ticking noise similar to the noise one hears when a card is hitting their bicycle spokes. Is this the mileage counter? Or is this not normal? Thanks for any info.

Sailariel · July 10th, 2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Betlog

When I am pushing the bike(while it's off and on neutral) I hear a ticking noise similar to the noise one hears when a card is hitting their bicycle spokes. Is this the mileage counter? Or is this not normal? Thanks for any info.

Leo, You might want to check your speedometer cable. Does the speedometer needle pulsate in a regular pattern? Mine did, and it turned out to be a frayed speedo cable. The only other thing I can think of is that you may have gotten some debris on your disc rotor or in the caliper. If you have a compressor available, you might want to blow some air on the disc brake assembly. Good luck.

kkim · July 10th, 2010, 12:28 PM

Yup, definitely not normal.

Betlog · July 11th, 2010, 09:42 AM

Ok guys, I just had a chance to put the bike up on stands and free-wheel spin the front. Well, there's no ticking noise. I think it's just a piece of pebble wedged between one of the grooves on the front tire. Thanks for all the quick replies though!!

Ken08Ninja · July 11th, 2010, 10:10 AM

Try putting the rear up on a stand and spin the rear tire. Maybe the chain is making noise on the front sprocket.

bob706 · July 11th, 2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken08Ninja

Try putting the rear up on a stand and spin the rear tire. Maybe the chain is making noise on the front sprocket.

+1

miks · July 11th, 2010, 05:50 PM

Think my bike does the same/similar thing, is there any damage that could occur??

Betlog · July 11th, 2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken08Ninja

Try putting the rear up on a stand and spin the rear tire. Maybe the chain is making noise on the front sprocket.

And if the chain is making noise on the front sprocket what does that mean?

Betlog · July 11th, 2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by miks

Think my bike does the same/similar thing, is there any damage that could occur??

Good question, I'll defer to the mechanics and experts on this site...

Ken08Ninja · July 11th, 2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Betlog

And if the chain is making noise on the front sprocket what does that mean?

That you need to clean the excess chain lube / grime out from your sprocket. Or your rear tire alignment could be off causing the chain to ride one side.

miks · July 11th, 2010, 11:14 PM

Just found out that my bike only makes the noise when I put the bike in neutral and hit the kill switch and let it roll. Is that normal??

July 10th, 2010, 05:30 AM	#1
Betlog ninjette.org guru Name: Dude!! Location: Southern California Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 443	Ticking noise on front wheel? When I am pushing the bike(while it's off and on neutral) I hear a ticking noise similar to the noise one hears when a card is hitting their bicycle spokes. Is this the mileage counter? Or is this not normal? Thanks for any info.

July 11th, 2010, 05:50 PM	#7
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Think my bike does the same/similar thing, is there any damage that could occur?? __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

July 11th, 2010, 11:14 PM	#11
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Just found out that my bike only makes the noise when I put the bike in neutral and hit the kill switch and let it roll. Is that normal?? __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

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Betlog ninjette.org guru Name: Dude!! Location: Southern California Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 443	Ok guys, I just had a chance to put the bike up on stands and free-wheel spin the front. Well, there's no ticking noise. I think it's just a piece of pebble wedged between one of the grooves on the front tire. Thanks for all the quick replies though!!

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Ken08Ninja ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: NY Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Candy Plasma Blue Posts: 129	Try putting the rear up on a stand and spin the rear tire. Maybe the chain is making noise on the front sprocket.