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    What Will is saying ⬆️ I’m curious tho, why would you replace only the track side? Shouldn’t need a pointer, spin it and go from there

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    Quote Originally Posted by seventwenty View Post
    What Will is saying ⬆️ I’m curious tho, why would you replace only the track side? Shouldn’t need a pointer, spin it and go from there
    I'm guessing the track side means RF? My LF and RR pads looked fairly new. (I bought bike last fall) I will put it on center stand and jack later and start inspecting.
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    does it get louder when turning right or left like a growling sound ? and how many miles on your F6B

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    I'd lift the front then spin the wheel to hear the sound. Then remove one side brake pads and spin again, then the other and spin again. Then you move on to checking if the rotor is warped.
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    So, I did lift bike and felt the sound was coming from a brake, uncertain witch on. I did a great cleaning with brake cleaner, then a good soap and water bath. Took for a ride today, dead quiet for first 30 miles. End of trip I once again hear a slight rotation. I am going to check tomorrow from a cold start, but I guess it's a possibility that one of the calibers hangs just a tad?? I cleaned the RF prior to brakework but the other side has only had an exterior wash, and brake fluid exchange, so who knows if last brake job was done to a high standard. It does not seem anything threatening by any means, heck most people wouldn't hear it, lol. I'll keep an eye on it.

    ps: after sound was slightly present, turns, leaning, heck dragging the brakes did not change it.
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    Any update on this issue Spencer? I may be experiencing a similar issue, however mine is only present now AFTER brake work.

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    I still get it. It will go away after a good washing, comes back after a few 100 mile rides. So I think some brake gunk causes it. I plan to dig harder when I get new tires in a couple weeks. I plan to just clean everything 100% as it should be, lube everything etc.
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    First, I'm gonna plug the Fred Harmon Angel Ride Goldwing Maintenance Videos as a great source for information.

    In the video he shows how the brake calipers can be removed from the front tire and swung out of the way of the rotors, which you probably already know how to do. ALSO you can remove the backs (insides) of the calipers and really see and clean everything. Each caliper has three bolts that attach the two halves together. Fred Harmon did it and so did I. Everything went back together very easily. I do suggest doing this with the front wheel (and rotors) removed. It's makes everything MUCH easier.

    If you do pull the backs of the calipers off DON'T pump the brake handle or the pistons will go bouncing on the garage floor...Don't ask how I know this!!
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    Just another update: Had front tire off (replaced), I took brakes out, cleaned everything, put together as perfect as i could. I drive it, still no rotational sound for first 10 miles. Then slight sound. Mind you, with a full helmet you would not hear this. I have concluded, as everything warms up, things expand a bit. I can lightly drag the brakes and it does not change sound, and front wheel bearings seemed smoothe. I'm calling it normal, and will stay aware for any changes.
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