clicking sound

[sandman53]

I heard a clicking sound the other day getting off my bike. When sitting on the bike and rocking it, there is a clicking noise that seems to be coming from the front. I can't seem to isolate the sound. Has anybody else had this problem or sound?

 

[Bob Denman]

It could be that one of the bolts that attaches to the heim link has loosened up.
Both sides of the bike; you've got one attachment point at the end of the anti-swaybar, and the other one is up where the link attaches to the lower A-arm.
You'll probably need to remove the A-arm cover to get to it. That's about 5 screws: no big deal! :thumbup:
The other one can be reached from behind the wheels... just get low!!

 

[finless]

Had the same thing happen and as Bob suggested, that is probably going to be it.
When you put wrenches on it don't be surprised if the bolts already feel tight!
They do have to be really tight to stop the ball from moving on the bolt and thus clicking.

Bob

 

[tip]

clunk

I would also check the 4 shock bolts (front)
Let us know please.

 

[NoJive]

I had the same problem Bob mentioned. Mine seemed to be pretty tight, but I torqued them down, and no more noise!

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I got one right?!?

 

[sandman53]

clicking noise

I still cannot figure out what bolts or nuts that need to be tightened? Any more answers? Thanks.

 

[Bob Denman]

Lay down on the ground behind your left front tire.
Take a look up under the bike, and note when the Anti-Swaybar is connected to a short strut, that attaches to the lower a-arm.
Grab ahold of that vertical strut, and see if there's any vertical or lateral movement in it.
If there is: that's your problem.
(Check the other side also)
If it's the shocks: raise the bike up so that the wheels are just off of the ground... grab a shock, and try to move it vertically. Once again: if it moves, it's in the shock mounts. :thumbup:

 

[safecracker]

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