Roaddawg
Well-Known Member
So, I go from the rainy state of Minnesota and arrive in NH on Sunday...to rain! NH has just gone through a heat wave, and prior to that, temps were sunny and in the 80's everyday.
Monday, first day of the Laconia MC rally. Torrential rain, hail, just trying to ride hurts your face.
Tuesday, clears up some, get a little riding in. Wednesday, finally, good enough day to ride up and hook up with some of the bros.
Thursday, just riding along when I hear a weird sound like a nut or bolt that is richocheting off a metal surface. Then all is quiet. A little later (10 -15 miles) I hear a loud screech, like two rough metal surfaces scraping each other, then all is quiet. Later (several miles down the road) I hear a similar sound, followed by a loud squeak (like rubber). the sound seems to be coming from the front or top of the engine. I pull over, check the fluids and all seems good. Check engine mounts etc. all is tight. Continue riding and no problem. After a few miles I go to park and all of a sudden I can feel my front brake grabbing, seemingly activating itself and along with it, the metal screech sound. I stop and look at the rotor, pads etc. I check the caliper and all seems tight and mounted securely. In neutral it seems to roll fine.
I start riding, hear the noise and this time the front end starts vibrating and wobbling. I quickly pull over and notice that the rubber seal on the front wheel (brake side) is off and it appears that maybe a metal ring is also floating around. I get a ride to a friends house, grab a trailer and bring the dog back to where I am staying. I hope the local BD dealer can help out tomorrow. I'm concerned since I called the dealer yesterday inquiring about a battery for the dawg and was told they do not have any BD batteries available or in stock.
Any ideas on what happened? How quick a fix it may be?
Thanks for any responses.
Monday, first day of the Laconia MC rally. Torrential rain, hail, just trying to ride hurts your face.
Tuesday, clears up some, get a little riding in. Wednesday, finally, good enough day to ride up and hook up with some of the bros.
Thursday, just riding along when I hear a weird sound like a nut or bolt that is richocheting off a metal surface. Then all is quiet. A little later (10 -15 miles) I hear a loud screech, like two rough metal surfaces scraping each other, then all is quiet. Later (several miles down the road) I hear a similar sound, followed by a loud squeak (like rubber). the sound seems to be coming from the front or top of the engine. I pull over, check the fluids and all seems good. Check engine mounts etc. all is tight. Continue riding and no problem. After a few miles I go to park and all of a sudden I can feel my front brake grabbing, seemingly activating itself and along with it, the metal screech sound. I stop and look at the rotor, pads etc. I check the caliper and all seems tight and mounted securely. In neutral it seems to roll fine.
I start riding, hear the noise and this time the front end starts vibrating and wobbling. I quickly pull over and notice that the rubber seal on the front wheel (brake side) is off and it appears that maybe a metal ring is also floating around. I get a ride to a friends house, grab a trailer and bring the dog back to where I am staying. I hope the local BD dealer can help out tomorrow. I'm concerned since I called the dealer yesterday inquiring about a battery for the dawg and was told they do not have any BD batteries available or in stock.
Any ideas on what happened? How quick a fix it may be?
Thanks for any responses.
