braking noise?

[seadog]

sorry if this seems a stupid question, but is it normal for there to be a slight whining noise when using the brake lever?, its when the lever is pulled or the pedal pushed, it stops when released , the noise as far as i can tell comes from the handlebar area not the disc area, the brakes are working fine, its just that this is only my second bike and the first (a honda) didnt have this noise, is it just that i have abs on this one?

all input appreciated, even if its to call me an eeeeejit

cheers
mike

 

[richtel]

If it's a servo ABS, yes. At a standstill you'll hear the servo (under the tank) whine when you pull the lever or prod the pedal. Later 1150's and early 1200s (up to '07 IIRC) had it.

 

[forest biker]

forest biker

sorry if this seems a stupid question, but is it normal for there to be a slight whining noise when using the brake lever?, its when the lever is pulled or the pedal pushed, it stops when released , the noise as far as i can tell comes from the handlebar area not the disc area, the brakes are working fine, its just that this is only my second bike and the first (a honda) didnt have this noise, is it just that i have abs on this one?

all input appreciated, even if its to call me an eeeeejit

cheers
mike

yes sounds like the abs, mine whines a bit when i use the front and back brake

 

[Steptoe]

yes sounds like the abs, mine whines a bit when i use the front and back brake

No, it's not the ABS, it's the brake servo noise. Perfectly normal.

 

[forest biker]

forest biker

No, it's not the ABS, it's the brake servo noise. Perfectly normal.

Thanks for the answer steptoe, i guessed it was something to do with brake system but not sure what bit , so you have answered me and seadog

 

[seadog]

thanks gents, mines an 04, didnt want to sound stupid but you have put my mind at rest.

cheers
mike

 

[forest biker]

forest biker

I should have thought before i posted to know it wasent the abs, thats the bit what makes a rattling noise when you grab a very big handfull of brakes realising you cant get past that lorry because your on the gsa not the r1