[dspyder]

I have a 2011 RTS, semi-automatic with less than 300 miles on it. The last couple of times I took it out for a ride, I hear a squeeky noise that sounds like it is coming from the front tire area. It only happens when the bike is cold. Braking does not seem to have any affect. It sounds somewhat a like a squeeky belt but there is not a belt in that area (to my knowlege). I will probably have take it back to dealer (which is not close by) but thought I would run it by you guys first.

Any thoughts??

Dee

 

[Bob Denman]

I know that i've got a little bit of noise out of the brakes when the byke is cold... Once it's all warmed up and gets its throat cleared, the noise goes away...

 

[Three not 8]

Noise

My sqeaky noise was persistent though varying in amplitude with engine load. Turned out to be misaligned drive belt which was corrected at the 600 mile check. Run the machine for a while, unless the squeak is totally distracting, and mention it at the 600 mile. Emphasis on Run.

Patrick