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dmazz71:
Hi,

I'm a recent owner of an 03 500 and noticed a squeaking noise (when I sat on the bike) that was coming from the suspension after I washed the bike.  Could this mean one of the bearings is going or could this be normal? 

The noise when away after it dried and all of the components on the suspension feel great otherwise.

Thanks

Polar-Bus:

--- Quote from: dmazz71 on June 04, 2011, 01:32:16 AM ---Hi,

I'm a recent owner of an 03 500 and noticed a squeaking noise (when I sat on the bike) that was coming from the suspension after I washed the bike.  Could this mean one of the bearings is going or could this be normal? 

The noise when away after it dried and all of the components on the suspension feel great otherwise.

Thanks


--- End quote ---

It's most likely the shock shaft bumper.  spray some WD40 at the shock shaft, and the noise should go away. My bike does the same thing acassionally.

dmazz71:
I'll give that a try.  Thanks for the reply.

Dan

Friar-Tuck:
 Hey D,
 You may also spray some penetrating type oil around the top and bottom of the shock spring and washers.
   As the spring compresses and expands it tends to twist and you get the squeek as the washers, spring and mounting points move.  There are some high dollar bearings avail that started I think in the auto industry.  Makes complete sense on a bike too. 
  like these : http://www.globalwest.net/4002.html?productid=4002&channelid=LSCA2
  Tuck\o/ 

kwakman:
if you go overboard with the pressure washer and detergent you could do with getting some grease on the linkage bearings as they will squeak if dry of lube.

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