So I fired up my 02 thunderbird this past Saturday and took it out for a ride. I noticed a strange rattling (more like metal "clanking") noise at idle. From what I can tell it sounds like it's coming from the left side of the motor.. maybe near the water pump. While riding I dont notice the noise but it may still be there.
Here's the strange thing though. When I squeeze the front brake (not the clutch) the noise goes away?! I was thinking maybe I was inadvertently touching something else while grabbing the brake so I got off the bike and only tried squeezing the front brake while off the bike.. and it still does it? As soom as a put some pressure on the front brake lever the noise goes away, and when I let go, the sound is back?
This bike is fairly new to me but I dont recall ever hearing that sound before... and it doesnt sound at all normal. I dont want to continue riding as I fear I may do some damage.
I recently took the carbs off to clean them out but aside from that, havent had any work done.
Any ideas what this could be?
Thanks!
Here's the strange thing though. When I squeeze the front brake (not the clutch) the noise goes away?! I was thinking maybe I was inadvertently touching something else while grabbing the brake so I got off the bike and only tried squeezing the front brake while off the bike.. and it still does it? As soom as a put some pressure on the front brake lever the noise goes away, and when I let go, the sound is back?
This bike is fairly new to me but I dont recall ever hearing that sound before... and it doesnt sound at all normal. I dont want to continue riding as I fear I may do some damage.
I recently took the carbs off to clean them out but aside from that, havent had any work done.
Any ideas what this could be?
Thanks!