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richard
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PostSubject: squeaking front shock   Sun Sep 18, 2011 11:52 am

I have a 2002 honda silverwing and the right fork was leaking oil so I replaced the seal put it all back together and rode it about 60 miles now if I hold the break and compress the front forks I have a squeaking sound the seal seams to have fixed the leak and Im not sure if it coming from the fork I worked on or the other or both any suggestions ?
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PostSubject: Re: squeaking front shock   Sun Sep 18, 2011 3:43 pm

I'm going to jump in one this one because I am having a similar problem. When the front end compresses and returns there is a squeaking noise that sounds like an old set of box springs. It is not intermittent - it happens every single time. And it's loud enough for people around the bike to hear. If anyone can recommend the "squeak points" I should check I will be most greatful.
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PostSubject: Re: squeaking front shock   Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:36 am

Well, it wouldn't be the internal fork spring, as that's bathed in oil. It also should not be the fork seal, because on reassembly after replacing the fork seal or doing any spring work, it is recommended to lube the top of the exposed sliders with fork oil or special grease if you installed HyperPro springs. If you didn't lube your fork sliders and some road grit got in there I suppose it could squeak. What about any rubbing parts, as in the brake hose? Is it secured properly?
Were the fork springs reinstalled properly, with the tighter spaced coils at the top and the looser spacing of coils at the bottom? Did you remember to put the spring seat back in on top of the spring before reinstalling the spacer?
Just asking, as these might cause squeaking. Other than that, I'm as stumped as you. Maybe it's something else really simple that we've all overlooked?
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PostSubject: Re: squeaking front shock   Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:02 am

I thought that it was a feature...
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PostSubject: Re: squeaking front shock   Wed Sep 21, 2011 2:20 pm

I rode a dual suspension mountain bike for many years (actually had four of them). We would get squeaks all the time. The sound can be deceptive - sounds like its coming from one place but it actually originates elsewhere.

Although this might sound stupid, but try turning your rear shocks a couple of times each way. Grit would often get between the spring and the shock and cause a squeak on our mountain bikes. Otherwise, try pouring some water over the entire shock to rinse it clean.
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