Mtbjay
In love with two-wheeled machines
:question: Hey guys,
I am hoping for some helpful insight here before I take my bike in for a vibration I'm having. I have about 6,500 on my 2012 Super Tenere and noticed it's started to make some unusual noises. When I lean it over at 25-30 mph I hear and feel a groaning vibration. It can be felt through my boots on the aluminum ankle guard, and heard through my helmet in spite of wind/engine noise. (Above 35mph I cannot hear it, but I assume it's because the noise is being drowned out by turbulence and engine roar.)
First thing I thought of was a wheel bearing was loose. I checked the side-to-side play in the rear wheel, but it seems solid. I notice the rear tire had become pretty flat in the center of the tread and am thinking, by chance, I am hearing there vibration of the tread grooves that remain only on the sides of the rear tire as they come into contact with the road.
Any ideas before I take it in? Anyone had or heard of a similar issue? I hope it's just the tire....
I am hoping for some helpful insight here before I take my bike in for a vibration I'm having. I have about 6,500 on my 2012 Super Tenere and noticed it's started to make some unusual noises. When I lean it over at 25-30 mph I hear and feel a groaning vibration. It can be felt through my boots on the aluminum ankle guard, and heard through my helmet in spite of wind/engine noise. (Above 35mph I cannot hear it, but I assume it's because the noise is being drowned out by turbulence and engine roar.)
First thing I thought of was a wheel bearing was loose. I checked the side-to-side play in the rear wheel, but it seems solid. I notice the rear tire had become pretty flat in the center of the tread and am thinking, by chance, I am hearing there vibration of the tread grooves that remain only on the sides of the rear tire as they come into contact with the road.
Any ideas before I take it in? Anyone had or heard of a similar issue? I hope it's just the tire....