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Fxget
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PostPosted: 20:16 - 30 Mar 2016    Post subject: Squeaking front tire Reply with quote
Hello everyone,

The bike I am riding is a Lexmoto Vixen 2016 reg, I've had the bike for the best part of two weeks and on my way home today the front tire started squeaking everytime the tire made a full spin, the noise gets quieter at some points and even went completely for about half a mile but sure enough it came back, it becomes louder the slower I am going , pushing the bike makes it sound the loudest. When pushing it slowly the front wheel meets some resistance which makes me think it's the front disc break which is causing the issue. Anyone have any tips for a solution?

Thanks in advance!
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Pjay
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PostPosted: 20:25 - 30 Mar 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ride your bike for a bit, jump off and spit on your disc.

If said spit bubbles and dissappears, your brakes are binding, get them sorted.
If said spit stays, your brakes are just touching themselves, we've all done it. Give it a week or so and it will more than likely stop.

There's not much else to cause this, bikes are quite simple beasts.
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 21:14 - 30 Mar 2016    Post subject: Re: Squeaking front tire Reply with quote
Hang on...
Fxget wrote:
When pushing it slowly the front wheel meets some resistance which makes me think it's the front disc break which is causing the issue.

Yes, you shouldn't be able to feel any resistance. Hopefully it is just the brake binding slightly rather than the bearing failing.

You're going to want to have a look at the brake. Get it on the centre stand, ideally on a piece of wood to get the front wheel off the ground, and turn it to feel for where it's sticking. Check that both the disc and caliper are bolted on securely. If you've got tools handy, get the calliper off (it's just two bolts and then it will wiggle off the disc) and have a look at the pistons to see if they need cleaned. You'll be amazed how quickly your brakes can get covered in crud. Check that the pistons push smoothly back into the calliper and pump out again smoothly when you pull the lever.

Or, sack all that off and get it back to the dealer. The warranty can be a bit hit or miss, but you shouldn't be having trouble after 2 weeks.

If you put your location in your profile then some kindly local might even be minded to take a look.
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andym
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PostPosted: 21:21 - 30 Mar 2016    Post subject: Re: Squeaking front tire Reply with quote
Rogerborg wrote:
Hang on...
Fxget wrote:
When pushing it slowly the front wheel meets some resistance which makes me think it's the front disc break which is causing the issue.

...If you've got tools handy, get the caliper off (it's just two bolts and then it will wiggle off the disc) and have a look at the pistons to see if they need cleaned....


And while the caliper is off give the wheel a turn to rule out any bearing issues
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Fxget
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PostPosted: 18:10 - 31 Mar 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Update:

I've fixed the problem , after work today I checked out the bike and upon further examination I found it was a loose bolt on the brake disc which needed to be tightened , couldn't see anything in the dark last night Laughing , thanks for the help guys!
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MCN
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PostPosted: 23:17 - 31 Mar 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
I hope it's not the BREAKS. Smile
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Polarbear
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PostPosted: 01:04 - 01 Apr 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fxget wrote:
Update:

I've fixed the problem , after work today I checked out the bike and upon further examination I found it was a loose bolt on the brake disc which needed to be tightened , couldn't see anything in the dark last night Laughing , thanks for the help guys!


Now you know your Sunday morning job. Go round the bike checking everything is tight. Standard Chinese bike maintenance. Thumbs Up
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 06:56 - 01 Apr 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote
True dat. Another stunning success for dealer PDI.

You will want to invest in a bottle of Loctite and some assorted spring washers and then check over every bolt. This is my serious face.

While you're at it, have a look at the side stand cut-off switch. It's a plunger switch down by the side stand. Follow the wiring. Is there still a connector block placed right under the engine? If so, deal with it sooner rather than later by packing it with (e.g.) dielectric grease or vaseline and/or sealing it comprehensively with self-amalgamating tape.
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