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Old 03-19-2009, 01:24 AM
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I have this strange noise that sounds like saying "oomf" in a low tone of voice. It will happen every few minutes, and I'm not sure whether or not it only does it during certain situations. I think it's my front tire but I'm not too sure.

Any ideas? Everything seems mechanically sound, but this sound has to go! lol
 
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Old 03-19-2009, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by BP88
I have this strange noise that sounds like saying "oomf" in a low tone of voice. It will happen every few minutes, and I'm not sure whether or not it only does it during certain situations. I think it's my front tire but I'm not too sure.

Any ideas? Everything seems mechanically sound, but this sound has to go! lol
Front tire over inflated (check tire sides for inflation recommendation) usually it "oomf" on paved non asphalted roads....
 
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Old 03-19-2009, 02:01 AM
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Front tire over inflated (check tire sides for inflation recommendation) usually it "oomf" on paved non asphalted roads....
That's bizarre because I haven't fiddled with the air pressure in my front tire for a few months now and it barely started making this noise; at least I don't remember hearing it.
 
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Old 03-19-2009, 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by BP88
That's bizarre because I haven't fiddled with the air pressure in my front tire for a few months now and it barely started making this noise; at least I don't remember hearing it.
Theres one probelm. You should be checking your tire pressure about once a month.
 
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Old 03-19-2009, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by LearjetMinako
Theres one probelm. You should be checking your tire pressure about once a month.
I realize that but I haven't been riding it until lately since my Jeep broke down again; but I don't still don't understand how my air pressure could have went up.
 
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Old 03-19-2009, 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by BP88
I realize that but I haven't been riding it until lately since my Jeep broke down again; but I don't still don't understand how my air pressure could have went up.
Maybe somebody else is using it will your away...... or if not Sir have you changed helmet's recently..... I hear different noise with different helmets.........
 

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Old 03-19-2009, 02:59 AM
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I realize that but I haven't been riding it until lately since my Jeep broke down again; but I don't still don't understand how my air pressure could have went up.
Are you going into summer? Warmer atmospheric temperatures = higher pressure in tyres
 
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Originally Posted by 3L4NS1R
Are you going into summer? Warmer atmospheric temperatures = higher pressure in tyres
Well, it has been pretty hot this past week; good point!
 
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Old 03-19-2009, 01:24 PM
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Well, it has been pretty hot this past week; good point!

yeah plus one on the temperature,, that could be the problem... I rode the other day and my tires were pretty much flat from where she sat all winter in the cold,,, but I took care of that real quick
 
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