Creaking Sound in handlebar area.

Anyone ever notice a creaking sound in the handlebar area when putting their bike up on the center stand? This noise has been present since new on my 08 fjr. Thanks

And when's the last time you checked or had your steering head bearing retorqued?

Ignacio said:

And when's the last time you checked or had your steering head bearing retorqued?

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About two weeks ago..

Mine's quiet. Have you checked your handlebar mounting bolts?

edit: Just checked the specs. 17 ft.lbs on the bolts and 47 ft. lbs on the nuts.

rushes said:

Mine's quiet. Have you checked your handlebar mounting bolts?
edit: Just checked the specs. 17 ft.lbs on the bolts and 47 ft. lbs on the nuts.

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I need to lift the front up and inspect it instead of trying to find the cure on the web.

I guess I’m just getting lazy in my old age. Thanks for the suggestions, time to get back

to basics.

Does it also do it when you apply front brakes? If so, check your handle bar bolt torque AND your triple tree bolt torque. Creaking bars is not indicative of a loose steering head - those click or clunk when loose.

twowheelnut said:

Does it also do it when you apply front brakes? If so, check your handle bar bolt torque AND your triple tree bolt torque. Creaking bars is not indicative of a loose steering head - those click or clunk when loose.

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Well I lofted the front wheel and shook down the front end and found that everything is tight. Re-checked the torque on the upper tree nut, handlebars and fork pinch bolts, all correct. There is a clinking type noise and feel when sitting on the bike with all brakes applied (on center stand) and turning steering from side to side?

I did add a little more spring pre-load (one line) to the front fork last weekend, maybe the noise is more pronounced now? Anyway maybe I’ll swing by the dealer and have them listen to it tomorrow. Thanks

Good luck and keep us posted. I don't have an answer but am interested in the result.