richard Scooter Rider

Number of posts : 21 Points : 3477 Registration date : 2011-08-28
 | Subject: squeaking front shock Sun 18 Sep 2011, 19:52 | |
| 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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craigory Maxi-Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 115 Age : 63 Location : California Points : 3669 Registration date : 2011-06-25
 | Subject: Re: squeaking front shock Sun 18 Sep 2011, 23:43 | |
| 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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Darkeswinger Maxi-Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 115 Location : Southwest Ohio Points : 4015 Registration date : 2010-06-11
 | Subject: Re: squeaking front shock Mon 19 Sep 2011, 16:02 | |
| I thought that it was a feature... |
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buddy19520 Touring Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 378 Location : Cornelius NC Points : 4395 Registration date : 2010-02-28
 | Subject: Re: squeaking front shock Wed 21 Sep 2011, 22:20 | |
| 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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HORNBLOWER Maxi-Scooter Rider

Number of posts : 171 Age : 65 Location : Birmingham UK Points : 2872 Registration date : 2013-10-08
 | Subject: Re: squeaking front shock Tue 18 Aug 2015, 08:11 | |
| I know this is a very old thread, but I have the same problem with my front suspension. Is it worth stripping the forks down and turning the springs a half turn? Also what about putting in slightly heavier oil to stiffen up the front end? |
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tinman Silver Wing Guru

Number of posts : 1299 Age : 72 Location : Matheson, Ontario, Canada Points : 4734 Registration date : 2011-11-29
 | Subject: Re: squeaking front shock Tue 18 Aug 2015, 11:06 | |
| Turning the springs around won't do a thing .The best improvement is to install Hyperpro progressive springs .You can buy them in the UK at 1/2 the cost that that I payed to get shipped to Canada. $159.00 in the UK $307.00 shipped to Canada via US . The money exchange is what kill's us,ordering out of Canada. |
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