Yup, front sprocket, and the noise will vary according to road speed,
although it might change depending on throttle setting.
The OEM front sprocket had some eurithane/rubber stuff that was bonded to
it, which appears to be designed to absorb vibrations/noise. I was
thinking about seeing if Yamaha had a 530 front sprocket from a FZR/YZR1000
that would fit. At first the noise bothered me, but now I dont notice it.
However, the GTS was so quiet that I would prefer it to be like it was new.
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Davids [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 2:04 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Front wheel bearing
Well last night I determined that the noise wasn't coming from the front as
it sounded while on the bike. Actually coming from the front sprocket. It
may be that its just more chain noise than I'm used to hearing, having
recently converted to 530 sprockets. .
Rick
>From: "Crisler, Jon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: GTS-1000 Owners List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: Front wheel bearing
>Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 10:32:38 -0500
>
>Are you sure it is not tire tread noise ? If it is a wheel bearing, get it
>fixed ASAP.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Rick Davids [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 2:10 PM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Front wheel bearing
>
>
>Sheeesh, If its not one thing it's another...
>I recently finished lubing front and rear suspension. Finally a squeek free
>ride.
>Now I've started to notice a bit of a whining noise coming from the front
>wheel. Pitch goes up and down in relation to speed. Does this mean my front
>wheel bearing is on its way out? Is this dangerous? ie do I need to replace
>immediately? The front tire rotates free and smooth at hand spin speed. It
>just seems to make a bit of noise at riding speed. Any pointers on
>inspection?
>
>Thanks,
>Rick
>
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