Big squeak!

qwert · 10-21-2015, 08:32 AM

Just got my bike back from a service and valve adjustment. All seems ok apart from two missing bolts on the radiators..! However its developed a loud and annoying squeaking sound whenever any load is placed on the main shock.
I assume the side panels, tank etc was off for the service, but does anyone have any idea where to begin looking at what to tighten/lube? It definitely didnt do this a few days ago. Thanks.

detours · 10-21-2015, 08:06 PM

Can you clarify what service they did? Also, do you hear the squeak only when you sit on the seat or does it also happen when you push down the back end?

Adjuster · 10-21-2015, 09:12 PM

My bike squeaked at the swing arm hinge bolt. Pulled it out and slathered it with both grease and anti seize and no more squeak. Not only that but the bike rode better I don't know if it was because the swing arm was smoother in movement or if it was because I got the swing arm back on nice and tight.

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AZRider · 10-21-2015, 10:41 PM

Check the drive chain for tension and alignment. Could it be rubbing against the guard?

qwert · 10-22-2015, 11:24 AM

In the service they did the valves, new chain and sprockets. It's definitely not the chain. It's a very loud squeaking whenever I sit on it or lean it onto the side stand. Doesn't sound good at all.

detours · 10-22-2015, 01:58 PM

I've never changed a chain, but did they remove the swingarm when they installed the chain? I would check and maybe grease the swingarm bolts as Adjuster suggested.

Also, I would check chain tension. If it's too tight after the install, sitting on the bike would pull the chain tight and put pressure on the sprockets. That could be your squeak.

Riceburner · 10-22-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by qwert

In the service they did the valves, new chain and sprockets. It's definitely not the chain. It's a very loud squeaking whenever I sit on it or lean it onto the side stand. Doesn't sound good at all.

I thought I'd made a comment but don't see it...

On my Yamaha YBR125G, at about 25,000 hard Km's I developed what you seem to describe. I don't see anything about mileage/Km's but I'd go with checking the swing arm bushing and bolt. Take that puppy out, clean it, lube it and stick it back in.

Might also check the shock mounts.

10-21-2015, 08:32 AM	#1
qwert Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UK Posts: 17	Big squeak! Just got my bike back from a service and valve adjustment. All seems ok apart from two missing bolts on the radiators..! However its developed a loud and annoying squeaking sound whenever any load is placed on the main shock. I assume the side panels, tank etc was off for the service, but does anyone have any idea where to begin looking at what to tighten/lube? It definitely didnt do this a few days ago. Thanks.
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10-21-2015, 08:06 PM	#2
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	Can you clarify what service they did? Also, do you hear the squeak only when you sit on the seat or does it also happen when you push down the back end? __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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10-21-2015, 10:41 PM	#4
AZRider Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 267	Check the drive chain for tension and alignment. Could it be rubbing against the guard? __________________ George 2016 CanAm Spyder F3-L
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10-22-2015, 01:58 PM	#6
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	I've never changed a chain, but did they remove the swingarm when they installed the chain? I would check and maybe grease the swingarm bolts as Adjuster suggested. Also, I would check chain tension. If it's too tight after the install, sitting on the bike would pull the chain tight and put pressure on the sprockets. That could be your squeak. __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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10-21-2015, 09:12 PM	#3
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	My bike squeaked at the swing arm hinge bolt. Pulled it out and slathered it with both grease and anti seize and no more squeak. Not only that but the bike rode better I don't know if it was because the swing arm was smoother in movement or if it was because I got the swing arm back on nice and tight. /
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10-22-2015, 11:24 AM	#5
qwert Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UK Posts: 17	In the service they did the valves, new chain and sprockets. It's definitely not the chain. It's a very loud squeaking whenever I sit on it or lean it onto the side stand. Doesn't sound good at all.
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