Noise in front wheel area Harley Davidson Forums
1) Does the noise stop, change, dissipate when you apply the brakes?
2) Does the noise increase with
tire revolution and/or engine RPMs? If so, which one? Tire or engine RPMs?
3) Does the sound change during cornering?
Can't hear it at speed? Be careful and disengage the clutch at 'speed' to listen for it.
If I were a betting man (I'm not) I'd say it's either a rotor or a
brake pad. The rotor could be warped, the brake pad could be improperly installed. Or it could be that what you're hearing is the drilled rotors that you're not used to. I assume you have drilled rotors. Not familiar with your bike.
Another (very) possible scenario is an out-of-round tire or a separted ply on the tire. If so, that can get dangerous. Be careful.
If possible, lift the bike and turn the front wheel by hand. See if you can pin down the noise. If you can't, steady your hand on something and hold the end of screw driver (or anything that's straight) about a 1/4" from the
tire tread and see if it's out of round while someone else turns the tire. This can also show a separated ply. Usually.
As always, be careful.
