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Joined: Aug 2007
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Hi All,
Just got back from a ride this afternoon (1st one in a couple of weeks). I was manovering the bike around and noticed that the front forks are squeaking something terrible, sounds like rubber bushes ?? What should I use to lubricate these things?
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Re: Squeaky Forks
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Joined: Dec 2005
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Paul - I didn't respond to this initially because I thought that someone who's actually had the problem might provide some suggestions.
Since that hasn't happened, I'll tell you what little I know.
The bushings (seals?) are actually a fairly tough plastic (nylon?).
The challenge would seem to be getting some sort of lubrication up inside the shrouds.
Aerosol grease/lube?
Lithium grease on a flux brush?
Maybe drop shrouds for better access from both ends.
Pump forks or go for a ride when done.
Last edited by rhnstn; 10/01/2007 11:59 AM.
Said Molly to James, that's a fine motorbike.
Richard Thompson
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Re: Squeaky Forks
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Worn Saddle
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Some threads earlier this year mentioned a quick shot of silicon lube as the solution to this.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Hi Paul, Ed's right. I had the same problem - kind of ambarassing riding down the street with that squeeking going on   . A quick shot of silicon spray should stop that.
Steve
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Re: Squeaky Forks
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Staintune Pipes, K&N Pods, 45 pilots, TBS needles and 145 mains.
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Re: Squeaky Forks
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Saddle Sore
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Yes , a spray of aircraft lube cured mine for 2 years now , also , grab the shroud and turn it a few degrees , sometimes that will silence it .
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Re: Squeaky Forks
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Learned Hand
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Quote:
Yes , a spray of aircraft lube cured mine for 2 years now , also , grab the shroud and turn it a few degrees , sometimes that will silence it .
+1
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Re: Squeaky Forks
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Awww you guys rock!!!  Thanks so much, all sorted now.
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