Andrew Shadow
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2009 ST1300AY bought new in Dec 2012, only 5, 000 miles on it. When I rock the bike very gently on the centre stand, just barely lifting the front wheel off the floor and then gently setting it down again I hear a knock from the front end. It will knock as often as I rock it. It makes the same type of sound that a loose bearing would make. I can't find anything loose. It seems to be coming from the left caliper area. Due to the set up with the SMC there is some play as opposed to a solidly bolted caliper but I am not sure if this is the source or not. Springs inside the tubes maybe? I was alone so I couldn't rock it and listen for the location of the noise at the same time. I will get back to it with my stethascope when some one is available to help me. It doesn't do it when the front end is under load while riding or when I hit bumps- only when I rock it gently. Has anyone else noticed this?