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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Bzotya on June 09, 2021, 05:23:17 PM

Title: 2010 Buzzing noise from the front.
Post by: Bzotya on June 09, 2021, 05:23:17 PM

I'd like to have some help with a strange noise coming from the front while riding. Sounds like it a pump or a broken pump noise. I'm wondering if it's some kind of servo pump just guessing. Any suggestion welcomed. Thanks 

Title: Re: 2010 Buzzing noise from the front.
Post by: jwh20 on June 09, 2021, 05:30:48 PM

Is it engine speed related or wheel speed related?

Title: Re: 2010 Buzzing noise from the front.
Post by: Bzotya on June 09, 2021, 05:35:54 PM

Sounds like brake related. It sounds like an old car with a broken power steering pump of course not that loud.

Title: Re: 2010 Buzzing noise from the front.
Post by: lather on June 09, 2021, 06:59:00 PM

So it is occurring when braking or just coming from the front brake area? Or what else might you mean by brake related sound. (I have no clue what an old car with a broken steering pump sounds like)

Title: Re: 2010 Buzzing noise from the front.
Post by: jwh20 on June 09, 2021, 07:58:56 PM

It would really help to have a complete description of when/where/how this happens, what, if anything, causes it to vary.  The information so far doesn't really give much to go on.

The only things moving out front are the tire/wheel/brake rotors.  So things like the wheel bearings, the brake pads might be an issue.  Is it possible that there is something loose like the front fender?

Title: Re: 2010 Buzzing noise from the front.
Post by: VirginiaJim on June 10, 2021, 04:19:50 AM

I had a set of brake pads that buzzed for awhile but I don't remember the brand unfortunately.

Title: Re: 2010 Buzzing noise from the front.
Post by: Bzotya on June 10, 2021, 04:43:58 AM

I guess my next step is replacing the pads if that would be the culprit.

Title: Re: 2010 Buzzing noise from the front.
Post by: gPink on June 10, 2021, 12:51:59 PM

does the sound change when you apply the front brake?

Title: Re: 2010 Buzzing noise from the front.
Post by: Conrad on June 11, 2021, 06:49:08 AM

Quote from: Bzotya on June 09, 2021, 05:23:17 PM

I'd like to have some help with a strange noise coming from the front while riding. Sounds like it a pump or a broken pump noise. I'm wondering if it's some kind of servo pump just guessing. Any suggestion welcomed. Thanks

Cicadas?

Title: Re: 2010 Buzzing noise from the front.
Post by: VirginiaJim on June 12, 2021, 06:35:56 AM

If he's in the DC area, possibly.

Title: Re: 2010 Buzzing noise from the front.
Post by: Bzotya on June 16, 2021, 07:32:03 PM

Update on the buzzing noise. I replaced the the front pads, cleaned the calipers and pistons. Noise is gone. Thanks for all help.

Title: Re: 2010 Buzzing noise from the front.
Post by: lather on June 16, 2021, 07:39:30 PM

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