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"Clunking" sound on turns
I've noticed that I'm getting a "clunking" sound in the front end on hard turns in either direction. Sounds like something heavy rolling around in in the frunk (which is empty). I'll have Cowtown check it out on the 13th.
Any chance it could be associated with my sway bar? If so, is that normal?
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Could be, but it is more likely worn shock bushings.
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I am taking mine into CowTown Monday and dropping it off.
I have asked for the usual oil change maintenance at 15K-----I have also asked them to give me a pre-flight check for our 6K plus road trip.I trust that anything questionable will be dealt with. You can do the same request on the 13th
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Originally Posted by NancysToy
Could be, but it is more likely worn shock bushings.
Thanks...I'll have Cowtown make me well
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Originally Posted by Spydergene
I am taking mine into CowTown Monday and dropping it off.
I have asked for the usual oil change maintenance at 15K-----I have also asked them to give me a pre-flight check for our 6K plus road trip.I trust that anything questionable will be dealt with. You can do the same request on the 13th
I'm on their schedule for the 13th to get a thorough check-up and correct a few minor probs. Going to call them Monday to be sure they have bushings in stock just in case that's what it is
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Originally Posted by irish2themax
I've noticed that I'm getting a "clunking" sound in the front end on hard turns in either direction. Sounds like something heavy rolling around in in the frunk (which is empty). I'll have Cowtown check it out on the 13th.
Any chance it could be associated with my sway bar? If so, is that normal?
Mine did the same thing--- ended up needing to re-tighten the sway bar. It was the pressure against the trunk and the bar would move a bit and cause a 'clunking' against the trunk.
Jack it up and tighten all the sway bar mounts. I did this and the noise went away instantly.
You can probably hear the noise if you stand on your bike and rock it side to side which sitting still.
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Can't replace the shock bushings, you must replace the entire shock. Check the sway bar mounts first, as Firefly said.
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Originally Posted by NancysToy
Can't replace the shock bushings, you must replace the entire shock. Check the sway bar mounts first, as Firefly said.
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Originally Posted by BajaRon
That'd be great, but I don't see any metric sizes specified. You'd have to take a chance on the Japanes car version, or make a sleeve to adapt the bolt to the US sizes. BTW, getting old bushings out of a factory shock is a bear! Not sure it would be worth the trouble...and certainly not if still on warranty.
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Originally Posted by NancysToy
That'd be great, but I don't see any metric sizes specified. You'd have to take a chance on the Japanes car version, or make a sleeve to adapt the bolt to the US sizes. BTW, getting old bushings out of a factory shock is a bear! Not sure it would be worth the trouble...and certainly not if still on warranty.
I've done it before, replacing the OEM rubber (which are never any good - pretty much junk right out of the box) with a good polyurethane part. It takes a bit of effort but with some WD-40 the old ones will punch out.
Once I get the specs. on the shock eye / bolt, I should be able to find a perfect replacement. There are all kinds of them out there in metric sizes. The 2 piece are easier to put in but I prefer the hour glass style. I think I'll get RED!
It is amazing what it does for the suspension as long as the shocks are still working well.
Then I can give Doc a run for his money in the twisties! YEAH!
Of course a set of Elka's would also solve the bushing problem!
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Originally Posted by BajaRon
I've done it before, replacing the OEM rubber (which are never any good - pretty much junk right out of the box) with a good polyurethane part. It takes a bit of effort but with some WD-40 the old ones will punch out.
Once I get the specs. on the shock eye / bolt, I should be able to find a perfect replacement. There are all kinds of them out there in metric sizes. The 2 piece are easier to put in but I prefer the hour glass style. I think I'll get RED!
It is amazing what it does for the suspension as long as the shocks are still working well.
Then I can give Doc a run for his money in the twisties! YEAH!
Of course a set of Elka's would also solve the bushing problem!
Let us know what you come up with for the right sizing. I can pop out the old ones from my original shocks if that will help....
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Originally Posted by Firefly
Let us know what you come up with for the right sizing. I can pop out the old ones from my original shocks if that will help....
I have been wanting to do mine anyway. I just don't get around to things like I used to.
Old bushings aren't going to give me the OD spec that I need (unless they were in good shape). Bolt size will be no problem.
I think Lamont has a set of RS shocks laying around. He's got a set of EVERYTHING laying around his garage!
And I'm not against someone else doing the leg work either (as long as I get the credit! )
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If you need to replace the shocks then you may as well put the RT ones on there, as Lamont and others have said they give you a much better ride than the standard GS ones.
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Originally Posted by SpyderWolf
If you need to replace the shocks then you may as well put the RT ones on there, as Lamont and others have said they give you a much better ride than the standard GS ones.
I don't know yet if my shocks are bad. On the other hand a set of RT shocks would be a good move. Either would benefit from a good set of bushings.
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Cowtown fixed the problem...sway bars installed on the wrong side of the chassis. Simple fix
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Originally Posted by irish2themax
Cowtown fixed the problem...sway bars installed on the wrong side of the chassis. Simple fix
Glad to hear it was nothing too serious. Was this the performance sway bar that you installed yourself, or was something done wrong with the stock set up?
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Originally Posted by SpyderWolf
Glad to hear it was nothing too serious. Was this the performance sway bar that you installed yourself, or was something done wrong with the stock set up?
Was aftermarket but installed by my dealer
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Originally Posted by irish2themax
Was aftermarket but installed by my dealer
That is a shame, as it doesn't seem like it would be that difficult of an installation.
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