Creaky Rear Shock...

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

...after a little blast, I've noticed that my rear shock gets a creaky...I didn't notice it creaking before the ride...is there anything to worry about? Confused

...it only creaks when I sit on it, and not when I press down on the bike with my hands...the spring compresses and rebounds "normally" though

Cheers,

Tin

Doddmaster · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Maybe there's too much weight on it Wink

Korn · Admin Joined: 01 Feb 2002 Karma :

You might have washed the lubrication out of the linkage bearings, this typically happens if you get a bit carried away washing it Cool

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

That's kinda funny Korn, 'cos I haven't actually cleaned it properly yet! Confused

...I'm gonna strip it down and clean it...one day...

So I can just consult my Haynes, then?

Cheers,

Tin

Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

I'm with dodd on this one....... Wink

(I dont mean it Tin, honest!!)
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

I am with Tin, that the suspension linkage probably needs lubricating

All the best

Keith

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

Cheers Keith, but I think that you meant "I'm with Korn..."... Smile

Anyhoo, just thought that I'd let you know that it doesn't creak when it's "cold", i.e. before a ride... Confused

...but I'll get the WD40 out anyway... Question

Cheers,

Tin

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

No, you need to take the rear suspension linkage off the bike and strip it down, and regrease the bearings in it. WD40 might just help a tad, but you need to do the job properly

All the best

Keith