Rear Wheel noise
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- jojo87
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Rear Wheel noise
Anyone know what's causing this noise,
if it's fine then no problem,
but would like to know what's actually causing it,
especially as the Wheel slows down,
sounds weird.
if it's fine then no problem,
but would like to know what's actually causing it,
especially as the Wheel slows down,
sounds weird.
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Re: Rear Wheel noise
It could simply be a bit of resistance on the brake drum, but my guess is that it is because you are spinning the wheel backwards. Does it sound the same when you spin it forward?
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Re: Rear Wheel noise
If you're referring to the whistling sound, mine does that when I back it up also. No idea why it makes that sound...
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Re: Rear Wheel noise
Wheel bearing? Final drive lacks sufficient oil? Clutch bearing needs replacement or regrease?
Re: Rear Wheel noise
Its being caused by you spinning it backwards.
Don't spin it backwards and it won't make that noise.
Don't spin it backwards and it won't make that noise.
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Re: Rear Wheel noise
I've had a similar noise in both of our 2013 PCX's. Both times it was the inner driven face bearing. Honda part# 91002-GA7-701
Item # 19 in the picture. although if your doing it yourself it's much easier to just replace the entire assembly. (Item #8.)
Item # 19 in the picture. although if your doing it yourself it's much easier to just replace the entire assembly. (Item #8.)
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Re: Rear Wheel noise
yep thats just what i was gonna say imnes does the same way easier for the whole thing
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Re: Rear Wheel noise
what happened to the video? i too am experiencing a loud dragging sound when rotating the rear wheel by hand
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Re: Rear Wheel noise
Hmm..yeah it says "this video does not exist"
Wha happened jojo? Dang! I missed it!
Wha happened jojo? Dang! I missed it!

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Re: Rear Wheel noise
That entire assembly Driven Face #8 is only $24 US. I may just pick one up as a spare.
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Re: Rear Wheel noise
I agree. Hopefully this item is not on backorder any more, like it was when ours went out. It seems that more and more of the 2013s are showing up with this problem. I am guessing that there were a batch of bad or improperly packed bearing assemblies that went into production bikes. Just buy one of those replacement parts and take care of the problem yourself, before it fails while you are riding.
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Re: Rear Wheel noise
Any reports of next gen 14's or 15's having this bearing issue?Mel46 wrote:I agree. Hopefully this item is not on backorder any more, like it was when ours went out. It seems that more and more of the 2013s are showing up with this problem. I am guessing that there were a batch of bad or improperly packed bearing assemblies that went into production bikes. Just buy one of those replacement parts and take care of the problem yourself, before it fails while you are riding.
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Re: Rear Wheel noise
Sorry guys, deleted it from mu YouTube (as it was my business one) and was told it was just due to be turned backwards, so deleted it.
Re: Rear Wheel noise
http://youtu.be/RCgGrpH_Qqs
Here's a quick upload of the noise I'm getting.. I don't think it's the torque driver..
Here's a quick upload of the noise I'm getting.. I don't think it's the torque driver..
Re: Rear Wheel noise
Wow. That is significant.
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Re: Rear Wheel noise
I heard it in person
told him there was a bad noise
sounds like a bearing to me, grindy when spinning the wheel either direction
I thought the gear oil has no oil, or bearing in the gears is going bad was my guess
told him there was a bad noise
sounds like a bearing to me, grindy when spinning the wheel either direction
I thought the gear oil has no oil, or bearing in the gears is going bad was my guess
Re: Rear Wheel noise
im driving the car in the morning. i think it's the torque driver needs new grease. already tore everything apart and regreased everything. now i just need time to clean out the variator... time to order new rollers too while i'm at it.magic_mike wrote:I heard it in person
told him there was a bad noise
sounds like a bearing to me, grindy when spinning the wheel either direction
I thought the gear oil has no oil, or bearing in the gears is going bad was my guess
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Re: Rear Wheel noise
I think mine was similar to that but not as bad, i'll try it again when it stops raining.
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Re: Rear Wheel noise
Wow, could hardly believe the noise coming from that wheel! Reminds me of the phrase from Aliens 'you've blown the trans-axle - grinding metal on metal'.
