Noises and not in my head

[jf3000]

As suggested by Streak I should post this as I am unsure. When I am in idle there seems to be a noise that is constant that sounds like a tapping noise but the moment I rev and move the tap stops. Also noticed that when I am braking and almost at a stop and the bike it rolling forward it sounds like something is rubbing on the wheel frame or inside of wheel as it makes a squeak noise, the kind of noise u hear when metal on metal when ur brake pads are nuked in a car.

What is the easiest way for me to get my valve changed to an angle, does this mean a complete replacement of the tyre or is it a simple modification?

I am sure I have many other questions too, so thanks for helping me out.

[Brock]

Easy answer first.

The valve stem is relatively easy to do, but as it involves removing the wheels and tyres to fit the new stems, its usually left until the tyre change.

The rubbing noise could be a bearing, or worn pads.

[Abe]

Idle noise could be:- 1100 has a timing belt (quite) and the 1300 is a timing chain (louder)

 I do notice the change in idle sounds between the two bikes.

[jf3000]

Can i check the pads without removing anything?

[Brock]

You should be able to see the pads with the aid of a torch, and a bit of crawling around

[Biggles]

You should be able to see the pads with the aid of a torch, and a bit of crawling around

It's quite difficult to line up the pads, but with a strong torch and much moving of your eye, you can detect the metal backplate and the disk.  There's usually about 2 mm of pad separating the two.  I find the rear one best viewed from behind (of course) but also the front ones can be a little easier from behind since you're not trying to see past the forks.