DT 175 strange noises

[apratcher]

Two weeks ago I rode to the mountain with my DT 175. But after I washed it, a strange noise coming under the seat has appeard. I've asked some mates, and they've told me that probably it's the MONOCROSS. I'd like some help about this. In the case it's the monocross what advices can you give me. If not, what can be this noise? Cheers....
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[Scotsman37]

Can you describe the noise in more detail ?

[apratcher]

It's as if a sort of sprin weren't lube enough. Imagine, an old bed with old springs, the sound it makes is quite the same. I've checked while i'm stopped, but nothing sounds strange. This noise appears when I ride through grave or mud or in slow speed on normal surface/ tarmac.
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[simon1221]

Oil the chain
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[apratcher]

Thank you, but i lub the chain last weekend and the sound hasnt dissapeared yet, what else can it be?
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[bish777]

coat the whole shock absorber and its linkages in lashings of WD40 as it sounds like you may have forced the grease out of the suspension linkages and bearings. Youll prolly want to strip it and regrease the bearings as soon as possible.

Monocross is just yamahas name for monoshock suspension, like kawasaki call it unitrak etc etc
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[apratcher]

Cheers I'll try to do it tomorrow morning. Then I'll tell you how it was....
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[apratcher]

Sorry for asking but what is WD40, and where can i get it?
Cheers
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[simon1221]

Go to either halfords or your local car spare type shop.

Its a silicone fluid that displaces water and stuff (is that correct), frees up rusty joints, cleans oily residue away, stops your locks freezing overnight
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[apratcher]

Thanks for the information.
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[apratcher]

Thank you for all the advices you've given me.
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[Pat172]

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[apratcher]

Sorry if asking for WD40 bothered you, but I'm from Caracas Venezuela, and here such a product does not exist. However, after asking what this product looks like, I could go to a shop and buy one. Here it's called "5 en 1". Anyway, thanks
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[LMCLAX30]

You wouldnt happen to have a link to an online manual for the DT 175 would you? I just got one and the entire wiring harness has been cut so i need either a diagram or a manual to make a new harness.

Thanks

[TUG]

sounds like a shock bust? my shock has gone on my fzr and it sounds like its an old bed.
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