I,ve been on my first proper ride on my new gsa today, and have to say the road noise from the front end was really bad, is it the tyres? Or is it the mud guard? Has anyone else had the same?
Road noise
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I had Michelin annekee 3's from new and had to change them because if the noise, Tourance nexts now and vastly improved.
fredaroony
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PR4's will also greatly reduce the noise from the front.
I found the Anakee tyres to be very noisy and put PR4's on after many positive comments on here. They're not that much less noisy but the road noise is at a different frequency (higher) so maybe less obtrusive. Never noticed this on any other bike prior to owning a GS.
As a recent convert to the GSA I too have noticed a lot of noise from the front end, although I hadn't identified it as being from the tyres. I had thought it was from the bodywork but I'm soon to get new tyres and will be keen to see if that makes a difference. I'm planning to get PR4s unless anyone can convince me that there is a better alternative
It's been discussed in great detail on here. It's the Anakee 3's.
I've had both next and anakee but not tried the conti out yet what are they like. Other than that I preferred the Next. Found the PR to wear out quickly.
Terry
roamer
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I swapped from annakee 3 after 5000 miles to pr4. Trail,
They are still noisy mainly at lower speeds,
I would fit pr4 again,
Roamer
They are still noisy mainly at lower speeds,
I would fit pr4 again,
Roamer
Do you wear earplugs?... if not maybe it's time to start...Anakees are a bit noisey! 
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Naked bikes-all wind noise.
Tourers-all fairing.
Sports- Who cares 1000mph
Cruisers-Who cares I'm cruising
Adventure Bikes-An upright naked that will do 140mph with 3 square ft of perspex mounted 2 1/2 ft away from you, just far enough to create a black hole like vortex that necessitates a whole industry of after market screens to try and correct it.
All adventure bikes are noisy, it's the nature of the beast, tyre noise is just part of it.
Naked bikes-all wind noise.
Tourers-all fairing.
Sports- Who cares 1000mph
Cruisers-Who cares I'm cruising
Adventure Bikes-An upright naked that will do 140mph with 3 square ft of perspex mounted 2 1/2 ft away from you, just far enough to create a black hole like vortex that necessitates a whole industry of after market screens to try and correct it.
All adventure bikes are noisy, it's the nature of the beast, tyre noise is just part of it.
well I just sold a 2009 adv at that was as quiet as a quiet thing at 40-60, so they are not all noisy. I do wear ear plugs but suffer from eczema in my ears so it's not always possible. I'll try and get some different tyres and get them fitted at my first service.
I am on Anakee 3s and cant say I have noticed any road noise - good tyres wet and dry, better than Tourance when squared off - I always wear ear plugs.
Your not wrong.
The Anakee 3s as oem were occasionally noisy on my GS - but only on smooth road surfaces. As there aren't many of them around here that was not an issue for me.
The Scorpion Trail 2s now fitted have not been a source of noise so far (4k on them)
The Scorpion Trail 2s now fitted have not been a source of noise so far (4k on them)
Tomcat
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As others have said, it is most likely to be the Anakee 3s. Shortly after I got my bike I thought there was a terrific amount of noise from the front end. I stopped because I thought perhaps a wheel bearing was breaking up, or something was wrong with the brake discs. After spinning the wheel a few times I couldn't find anything wrong so I carried on riding. Then I realised that the noise was linked to some extent with the road surface, so concluded that it must be tyre noise. I've got PR4s fitted now and they're a lot quieter.
Yes the noise on mine changes with the road surface, I am inclined to try it without the front guard though as that could be the culprit.
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