Squeaky Rear Suspension

AdventureDad · 11-16-2016, 10:21 PM

Well, after I got done singing the praises of the RX3 over on Advrider, I got home from riding to work, and my rear end is squeaking something fierce. Well, the bikes that is. When I bounce the rear, the squeak is coming from either the top or the bottom shock linkage, sounds like a typical Ford front end with worn bushings, is best I can describe it. Happens on the upstroke and downstroke of the shock. I hit it with some WD40, and it's no better. I've done some dusty dirt road riding, but I've had a few dual sports in my day, and never had an issue. Has anyone had this? I'd rather not tear the rear end apart to regrease it if I don't have to...but nothing seems like it's binding up, it works the way it's supposed to. I only have about 1600 miles on it, or so.

Azhule · 11-16-2016, 11:06 PM

Maybe some RuGLYDE or any number of other product(s) other than WD40 for this project ? remember most "WD40" bottles are only good for what it was labeled to do "Water Displacing" and not really anything for fixing your problems... unless it's water related, or you paid several $$ more for the "Pro" line

Napa has gallon jugs of "RuGLYDE" for $14 or so last time I got a jug

AdventureDad · 11-16-2016, 11:45 PM

I know...it was a band aid approach. I can't figure out the squeaking. I just didn't want to disassemble the rear end if I didn't have to. And on a new bike, I shouldn't have to. Not with the mild riding I do.

BlackBike · 11-17-2016, 02:23 AM

I'm thinking this with that long straw to get it in there where the bolts hold the shock. I use it all the time. Unless you already tried it. Use it anyway all around on those articulating points. Maybe check for Rubb8ng plastics? Rubbing seat? Squeeking loose muffler?

Jay In Milpitas · 11-17-2016, 07:48 AM

Finding the origin of the noise can be troublesome. Can you have someone else bounce the bike while you examine?

Is it possible something is rubbing against the shock spring?

AdventureDad · 11-17-2016, 08:19 AM

Tried all of the suggestions. Although not the one with the other person. That'll come Friday. I tried spraying around all the articulating joints one at a time to nail down the exact one. Frustrating!!!

Juanro · 11-17-2016, 09:26 AM

Check de rear brake hose where it slides inside the rubber bushings attached to the rear swingarm.

2LZ · 11-17-2016, 10:32 AM

Squeaks are annoying, especially because they are usually travelled from another location. The upside is a squeak usually isn't a sign of anything broken, just lack of lube. I'm not sure about my RX3 but the TT250 had very little grease anywhere.
Hoping it's something simple. probably is..........

2LZ · 11-17-2016, 04:08 PM

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/

AdventureDad · 11-17-2016, 07:32 PM

Yall are awesome! It fixed itself overnight...ill delve into it more this coming week. Just lack of lube. Still loving the bike. Funny how 3 of the big 4 are just now releasing their Adv "Lite" bikes. We beat em to the punch.

****Edit...I just got home and watched the CSC Blog. All I can say is that I'd LOVE to see service and assistance like this from ANY....repeat ANY other company. I love the bike, the service, being part of the CSC family, and the naysayers (and they are really getting fewer and fewer) just don't know what they are missing. I'm also going to cross post this on ADVrider under my longtime screen name of Buckthedog. The masses deserve to see support like this.

BlackBike · 11-17-2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AdventureDad

Yall are awesome! It fixed itself overnight...ill delve into it more this coming week. Just lack of lube. Still loving the bike. Funny how 3 of the big 4 are just now releasing their Adv "Lite" bikes. We beat em to the punch.

****Edit...I just got home and watched the CSC Blog. All I can say is that I'd LOVE to see service and assistance like this from ANY....repeat ANY other company. I love the bike, the service, being part of the CSC family, and the naysayers (and they are really getting fewer and fewer) just don't know what they are missing. I'm also going to cross post this on ADVrider under my longtime screen name of Buckthedog. The masses deserve to see support like this.

You made a great commit here. I think you should send to Joe at csc . He will put it on his blob I bet for all to read.

I get those squeaks associated with my drumb brake it seems. I think it's the caliechie dust and small pebbles. They come and go.

AdventureDad · 11-17-2016, 11:31 PM

Not sure how to send it...but thank you. I also posted a similar one at ADVrider, I do hope he sees it.

BlackBike · 11-17-2016, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AdventureDad

Not sure how to send it...but thank you. I also posted a similar one at ADVrider, I do hope he sees it.

This was mentioned by Joe in his blog, Drop me a line (info@cscmotorcycles.com) and let me know your thoughts

AdventureDad · 11-18-2016, 12:17 AM

Done!

BlackBike · 11-18-2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AdventureDad

Done!

Cool. Chinariders represent!

11-16-2016, 10:21 PM	#1
AdventureDad Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 253	Squeaky Rear Suspension Well, after I got done singing the praises of the RX3 over on Advrider, I got home from riding to work, and my rear end is squeaking something fierce. Well, the bikes that is. When I bounce the rear, the squeak is coming from either the top or the bottom shock linkage, sounds like a typical Ford front end with worn bushings, is best I can describe it. Happens on the upstroke and downstroke of the shock. I hit it with some WD40, and it's no better. I've done some dusty dirt road riding, but I've had a few dual sports in my day, and never had an issue. Has anyone had this? I'd rather not tear the rear end apart to regrease it if I don't have to...but nothing seems like it's binding up, it works the way it's supposed to. I only have about 1600 miles on it, or so.
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11-16-2016, 11:06 PM	#2
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	Maybe some RuGLYDE or any number of other product(s) other than WD40 for this project ? remember most "WD40" bottles are only good for what it was labeled to do "Water Displacing" and not really anything for fixing your problems... unless it's water related, or you paid several $$ more for the "Pro" line Napa has gallon jugs of "RuGLYDE" for $14 or so last time I got a jug __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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11-17-2016, 02:23 AM	#4
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	I'm thinking this with that long straw to get it in there where the bolts hold the shock. I use it all the time. Unless you already tried it. Use it anyway all around on those articulating points. Maybe check for Rubb8ng plastics? Rubbing seat? Squeeking loose muffler? __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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11-17-2016, 10:32 AM	#8
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,086	Squeaks are annoying, especially because they are usually travelled from another location. The upside is a squeak usually isn't a sign of anything broken, just lack of lube. I'm not sure about my RX3 but the TT250 had very little grease anywhere. Hoping it's something simple. probably is.......... __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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11-17-2016, 04:08 PM	#9
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,086	Leave it to Joe! http://californiascooterco.com/blog/ __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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11-16-2016, 11:45 PM	#3
AdventureDad Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 253	I know...it was a band aid approach. I can't figure out the squeaking. I just didn't want to disassemble the rear end if I didn't have to. And on a new bike, I shouldn't have to. Not with the mild riding I do.
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11-17-2016, 07:48 AM	#5
Jay In Milpitas Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Milpitas, CA. USA Posts: 775	Finding the origin of the noise can be troublesome. Can you have someone else bounce the bike while you examine? Is it possible something is rubbing against the shock spring?
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11-17-2016, 08:19 AM	#6
AdventureDad Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 253	Tried all of the suggestions. Although not the one with the other person. That'll come Friday. I tried spraying around all the articulating joints one at a time to nail down the exact one. Frustrating!!!
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11-17-2016, 09:26 AM	#7
Juanro Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 321	Check de rear brake hose where it slides inside the rubber bushings attached to the rear swingarm.
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11-17-2016, 07:32 PM	#10
AdventureDad Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 253	Yall are awesome! It fixed itself overnight...ill delve into it more this coming week. Just lack of lube. Still loving the bike. Funny how 3 of the big 4 are just now releasing their Adv "Lite" bikes. We beat em to the punch. ***Edit...I just got home and watched the CSC Blog. All I can say is that I'd LOVE to see service and assistance like this from ANY....repeat ANY other company. I love the bike, the service, being part of the CSC family, and the naysayers (and they are really getting fewer and fewer) just don't know what they are missing. I'm also going to cross post this on ADVrider under my longtime screen name of Buckthedog. The masses deserve to see support like this. Last edited by AdventureDad; 11-17-2016 at 09:30 PM.*
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11-17-2016, 11:31 PM	#12
AdventureDad Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 253	Not sure how to send it...but thank you. I also posted a similar one at ADVrider, I do hope he sees it.
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11-18-2016, 12:17 AM	#14
AdventureDad Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 253	Done!
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