XmisterIS Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I've noticed that the rear shock (at least I think it's the rear shock) creaks quite loudly when I sit on the bike and bounce the swingarm up and down. It's been doing it for a while. Is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Isn't it oil filled? Bare in mind I'm no mechanic.. But if it is, then maybe its due a replacement, as on mine you have to replace it as you can't service it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 check out the shock linkages that connect shock to frame and swinging arm as the bearings could be dry and need greasing up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XmisterIS Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'll check it out ... I can't imagine that it will need a replacement, the bike has about 13K on the clock - I thought those shocks were good for 25K or more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 On the centre shaft there is a rubber bush it will probably be that give it a squirt with wd40 and see if it stops and check what eab has said too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XmisterIS Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Will do ... I think I may have gotten a bit enthusiastic with my pressure washer in the past! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Will do ... I think I may have gotten a bit enthusiastic with my pressure washer in the past! yep that will do it will blow any grease and lube out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushwind Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 its usually rubber bushes that creak, not metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Lay off the pies...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Buy a trampoline for bouncing on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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