Sprytny
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| posted on 7/5/10 at 10:56 PM |
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Front suspsension squeeking
I know this is a car related forum, but I saw a few motorcycle threads.
Bear with me: I have a scooter (125cc), and the front shocks make a squeeking noise when they are compressed.
What could be causing this? What checks can I make - I believe I have telescopic forks (I think that is the correct terminology.).
Thanks
Greg
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 8/5/10 at 06:20 AM |
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Its a mouse i recon!!! 
Could be a couple of things really. Dry seals on the forks, or the spring moving on the spring seats would be my first bets.
[Edited on 8/5/10 by Paul TigerB6]
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Sprytny
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| posted on 8/5/10 at 08:44 AM |
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Spring
Thanks for your reply...With regards to the spring moving, do I assume this would be a normal noise, or would the forks presumably need to be
disassembled and lubed/ rebuilt?
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 8/5/10 at 08:52 AM |
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Do the forks have rubber bushes? If so what condition are they in?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Sprytny
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| posted on 8/5/10 at 09:17 PM |
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yes, they have bushes. However, the shocks have a rubber cover that can only be removed if the shocks are removed. There are dust seals, and below
there there are rubber bushes. However, one cover has a small hole, and I can see no oil there suggesting that there is no leak!
It doesn't cause a problem with the riding, it is just a little irritating!
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Sprytny
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| posted on 8/5/10 at 09:18 PM |
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yes, they have bushes. However, the shocks have a rubber cover that can only be removed if the shocks are removed. There are dust seals, and below
there there are rubber bushes. However, one cover has a small hole, and I can see no oil there suggesting that there is no leak!
It doesn't cause a problem with the riding, it is just a little irritating!
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