Squeak when hot

[OLBLU]

Have developed an odd problem in that when the Tri Glide is hot. [ Been driven over 200 miles] I get a squeak noise when I ride over large bumps. Never happens any other time.

I'm wondering if the exhaust is loosening when really hot. I don't notice any exhaust leak sound. The reason I'm thinking exhaust is that it was spaced out to clear motor trike reverse kit.

Anyone have an idea or a similar problem?

 

[Old Road Dog]

Hows your belt adjusment?

 

[rhino 2]

Have developed an odd problem in that when the Tri Glide is hot. [ Been driven over 200 miles] I get a squeak noise when I ride over large bumps. Never happens any other time.

I'm wondering if the exhaust is loosening when really hot. I don't notice any exhaust leak sound. The reason I'm thinking exhaust is that it was spaced out to clear motor trike reverse kit.

Anyone have an idea or a similar problem?

Just a thought…. A couple months ago I was on a long ride with my son he was actually following me I was on the Trike he was on his Harley and when we stopped at a light He pulled along side I flipped up the face shield on my three-quarter helmet and asked do you hear a squeaking sound coming from my Trike?..He sad no ‘ Don’t hear a thing . The light changed and I started riding this time I left the shield up thinking I could hear the sound better but could not hear it when I put the shield back down there was the squeaking sound again seems like every time I turn my head a little bit to one side the wind will hit the shield just right and it would rub against helmet…It was driving me nuts till i figured it out..

 

[Jack Klarich]

Next time you ride, pull over and bounce the rear a couple times and listen, it could be as simple as a loose heat shield

 

[OLBLU]

Thanks for the ideas guys. I know for sure it's not the helmet shield because I ride with a half helmet.

I sort of agree about the loose exhaust shield , but you'd think it would be noisy all the time.

 

[Notgrownup]

My 14 squeaks when I leave from a light when it’s hot but it only happens when I use my rear brakes so I know it has something to do with my rotors.

 

[GTK]

You might want to check your rear exhaust hangers.

 

[OLBLU]

Thanks to all who replied.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Thanks to all who replid.

Did you find the squeak?

 

[DK Custom Products]

You might want to check your rear exhaust hangers.

I've had the rubber isolators in the exhaust hangers develop squeaks a few times over the years. Lube em, or replace them, if you find that is where the squeak is coming from.

Kevin

 

[Jack Klarich]

Lay under the back end and give the muffler hangar rubbers a shot of WD 40 or spray some Dawn dish soap and water on them

 

[OLBLU]

I lubed the rubber muffler hangers and finally got time for a long ride. The squeak seems gone.

Thanks again everyone.

 

[headheaded]

I lubed the rubber muffler hangers and finally got time for a long ride. The squeak seems gone.

Thanks again everyone.

Took a little piece of a tie wrap and inserted it into the rubber muffler hanger and al has been good for many miles now. I have heard of people using a penny to tighten them up a bit too.