Take a look at your hubs. Is there a black, rubber seal around the hubs? These can often create a slight whispering sound. If they are there, drop a thin layer of Triflow around this dust cover.
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07-17-2006, 05:48 PM #1
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LOL!!! Okay, maybe if I can't find the source, I'll try to re-frame my thinking about it...
Originally Posted by Trek420
I went out to the shop and put some lube on the hub dust covers. I alos took off the reflectors--they were plenty tight; I just suspect that they might be "catching air" and making the whisper noise. I don't ride at night (too chicken) so I'm ot too worried aobut not havin ghtem on my wheels.
Tomorrow I'll take the bike out and see if either of those fixes work...
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