Any Aprilia SR 160 owners heard a whistling sound from the front wheel? If yes please share your experience.

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L · Accepted Answer

Yes. It comes from the front wheel. Very much irritating and attention diverting while driving. We had taken up this matter with their Service station at Kolhapur. It was blurted out that it is due to the design problem of the model. The fellow at the service station greased it. For some time the sound stopped but again it has started. It starts all of a sudden and stops on its own. Why can't the Seller/Manufacturer rectify this problem? How to get this problem addressed? We paid top dollar for the vehicle. In return this is what we get!!

Rinchen · Answer

I have the same problem, the squeaking sound irritates me. I even feel awkward in front of people when I'm riding. I searched everywhere google to youtube and I think its a fuel pump problem which is giving that whistling sound. Its not the brakes for sure. One more problem is the fuel gauge. Is it really Italian ?

Younis · Answer

Yes! My Aprillia Sr 160 has the same issue....very annoying sound comes from front wheel. At first i could hear the whistling sound with low intensity as i acclerates the sound gets intensified ....pertinent to mention sometimes it gets disappered but comes back then....plz help me out,...

Dillip · Answer

If you are facing any issues with the scooter, we would suggest you to visit the nearest authorized service center as they would be able to assist you post inspection of the scooter. Follow the link and select your desired city for service centers.

Tajinder · Answer

Yes, it happened on the second day. It comes from the sensor near the front wheel. It was sorted by the tech after that the noise didn’t come. It is a manufacturing defect and so is the fuel gauge which shows zero fuel even though the tank is half full. The suspension needs a serious look in as even due to gaps between road, metal lids the sock gets the bike out of control.

Omprakash · Answer

I have heard the whistling sound when one Aprilia revved past me. I thought it as an artificial electronic sound added deliberately by the company. What's it ?

Amit · Answer

I'm facing same issue... service center never help you bcoz technician are very less knowledgeable, even so may noise came from other body parts if your drive off-roading.. I'm totally frustrated... just bought in sep 2022.. and, you cant faith on fuel indicator.

Nikhil · Answer

There is no fault in the vehicle or the parts installed. The engine is designed in such a way that it produces sound when rode at high speeds while going above 40kmph the intensity of sound rises and doesn't stop until vehicles engine is off. So no need to worry anything about it.

Francis · Answer

I've got the same issue, the manufacturer has to rectify it, sell a sub standard products in name of Italian technology is exploiting the customer

Ali · Answer

No need to visit any dealer brother , just take out the front wheel , there are 2 oil seal take them out put some grease ( high temp) , put the oil seals back , and you are done , this usually happens when water gets in

Sreekanth · Answer

Yes, my aprilia SR125 (BS6) has this issue , odo now at 1700km , fuel pump already changed by company, recently completed third service. its not clear from where the sound comes from, the whistling sound gradually gains like a siren and randomly occurs and stops within few moments. No issues on riding performance of the vehicle.

Antus · Answer

Hey there is a similar noise in my aprillia too what did you do to correct that pls help me

Akahay · Answer

Yes me too have this whistling sound from front tyre... What to do?is it the problem of abs!

Rk · Answer

Disc pads noise ask Technician to clean and over hail caliper assy

Rk · Answer

After wash means brake pads are bulging get pads little grinded

Younis · Answer

Yes! I have the same issue with my scooter

Keith · Answer

Yess i have the same issue .. i started after a wash

Rk · Answer

That is caliper noise get overhauled properly

KEERTHANA · Answer

Is it a good thought to buy aprilla SR160??

Subhrajit · Answer

Not a big hard sound many sound

Rinchen · Answer

Same here. Its very irritating

Francis · Answer

That isn't the problem

Keith · Answer

Any solution ?

Rk · Answer

No

Vishnu · Answer

Me too have the same problem. so is it a fuel pump issue , or sensor related?

Vishnu · Answer

Hi Younis, you got a solution for this?

Mahendran · Answer

Same issue Sam also facing

Amit · Answer

No, go for other option.

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