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  1. Rpmstones

    Rpmstones New Member

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    #1 Rpmstones, Jan 5, 2019
    Hi my name is Richard born and bred Kiwi. This is my baby I mean ours the wife as well.
    I would like a bit of feedback, I have had this bike for a few months and it has a damn annoying squeek that seems constant with the bike speed and stops when you just roll to a stop. Has anyone had a problem like this with their Thunderbird or any thoughts

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  2. Rpmstones

    Rpmstones New Member

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    #2 Rpmstones, Jan 5, 2019
    Just a footnote: the squeek seems to be coming from the drive belt area if the bike.
     
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  3. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    #3 Rich Bryce, Jan 5, 2019
    Welcome aboard Richard, Over tight belt causing a squeak is a common problem.
     
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  4. Rpmstones

    Rpmstones New Member

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    #4 Rpmstones, Jan 5, 2019
    Yeah wondered that, thanks
     
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  5. dilligaf

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    #5 dilligaf, Jan 5, 2019
    Hi mate and welcome
    Tension/alignment of the drive belt is very likely the culprit :confused:
     
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  6. Rpmstones

    Rpmstones New Member

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    #6 Rpmstones, Jan 5, 2019
    Hi Dilligaf

    Thanks for that, seems to be the consensus.
     
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  7. Rpmstones

    Rpmstones New Member

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    #7 Rpmstones, Jan 5, 2019
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  8. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    #8 Helmut Visor, Jan 5, 2019
    Kia Ora Richard, and welcome in :cool::cool: as above I think mate, mine has an annoying squeak from the front brake (under braking only) which I need to investigate though ;)
     
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  9. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    #9 mpllineman, Jan 5, 2019
    Good morning and welcome in. Enjoy your new ride and always be safe! I see the bros have already helped you out with your quest. Most of the people here are quite knowledgeable and very willing to offer advice!
     
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  10. Tucker 1963

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    #10 Tucker 1963, Jan 5, 2019
    Welcome to the Asylum you should fit right in.
    Great looking bike
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  11. Dave C

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    #11 Dave C, Jan 5, 2019
    Welcome aboard Richard, hope you enjoy the forum.
     
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  12. BigCLM

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    #12 BigCLM, Jan 5, 2019
    Welcome from sunny California.
     
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  13. Rpmstones

    Rpmstones New Member

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    #13 Rpmstones, Jan 5, 2019
    Hi Helmut

    Thanks for the welcome, and the tip.
     
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  14. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    #14 Tiglet, Jan 5, 2019
    Hello Richard and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  15. Dartplayer

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    #15 Dartplayer, Jan 5, 2019
    Welcome to the forum Richard, good luck with fixing the drive belt noise. Cool to hear the Mrs loves the bike too :blush:
     
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  16. joe mc donald

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    #16 joe mc donald, Jan 5, 2019
     
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  17. Hamburg

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    #17 Hamburg, Jan 6, 2019
    Welcome Richard
     
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  18. Wessa

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    #18 Wessa, Jan 7, 2019
    Hi and welcome.... Had a similar problem with my T'bird LT. Dealer suggested spraying the belt with some polish (can't remember which one though). It definitely did the trick.
    Wessa
     
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  19. R_1000

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    #19 R_1000, Jan 7, 2019
    Welcome buddy :)
     
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  20. Rpmstones

    Rpmstones New Member

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    #20 Rpmstones, Jan 7, 2019
    Thanks will do a bit more research to find out
     
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