Knock in front end?

Discussion in 'TR650' started by ediehl, Mar 26, 2015.

  1. ediehl Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ulysses, Norge, Goldwing
    I have a '14 Terra with just a few K of relatively easy (no off-road) miles on the clock, and just recently noticed a knock in the front end. I don't hear or feel it while riding, but when moving the non-running bike, there is now a distinct knock when the fork begins its rebound travel. Doesn't matter how much or how little I first compress the fork; in fact it even emits the knock if I just tug up on the handlebars from an at-rest position. I considered maybe loose steering head bearings, but that doesn't seem right to me; I'd think I'd feel some notchy binding or whatever when riding, and I notice nothing when tugging back and forth on the forks down near the axle. I'm wondering if something is coming loose inside one of the forks; anyone have any experience with this?
  2. mag00 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Tucson
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Terra, Strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    XR250 R1100RS CH50
  3. JBrown Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Odessa, MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Strada
    Mine does the same thing. I noticed it with only 1000 street miles on the clock
  4. ediehl Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ulysses, Norge, Goldwing
    Thanks much---that makes me feel a lot better.
  5. Jon Knutson Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Mildenhall, United Kingdom
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TR650 Terra ABS
    Other Motorcycles:
    2007 KTM 450 SX-F (Street Legal)
    I noticed mine doing the same thing when I first bought it. I rode it home form the dealership (about 60 miles) and noticed the knocking as I was parking it in my garage.