Squeaky rear end

[Simmo737]

Ive got a squeaky rubber sounding noise coming from around my Sachs shock, all linkages/ o ring seals etc are good, I do have an aftermarket spring on board, it's not the bump rubber and it's not rubbing on the air box, any ideas?

I'm hoping I'm not about to do a shock seal.

 

[twowheels]

Ive got a squeaky rubber sounding noise coming from around my Sachs shock, all linkages/ o ring seals etc are good, I do have an aftermarket spring on board, it's not the bump rubber and it's not rubbing on the air box, any ideas?

I'm hoping I'm not about to do a shock seal.

See if your airbox-mounted shock mudflap is giving you the issue ... it rubs every time you bounce in the saddle.

 

[swazi_matt]

If it is only on the up/rebound portion of the stroke it may be tour check valve ball. Look on lt-racing website they explain the fix

 

[swazi_matt]

If it is only on the up/rebound portion of the stroke it may be tour check valve ball. Look on lt-racing website they explain the fix

 

[Simmo737]

Checked the flap,it's all good, seems to be the spring,it doesn't affect anything just sounds funny, thanks Steve

I've removed the ball matt, in fact I was supposed to post pictures, I'll do it today if I can get on the computer, I'm only allowed the iPad generally.

Cheers.

 

[lonetree]

my 09 does that too. I've pulled down the rear end several times to find what is rubbing but cant find a thing....
I also have the sach's suspension, but i havent done the check valve mod.(removing the ball???), (any photos would be ace...)

 

[Jakobi]

Moving away from the suspension a little. I've had a bike in the past thats made a squeaking sound from rear end when suspension moved. Happend to be the brakes sliding against the disk making an annoying noise.

 

[swazi_matt]

Checked the flap,it's all good, seems to be the spring,it doesn't affect anything just sounds funny, thanks Steve

I've removed the ball matt, in fact I was supposed to post pictures, I'll do it today if I can get on the computer, I'm only allowed the iPad generally.

Cheers.

Sorry using my phone so didn't pay attention to who was posting

 

[Jakobi]

I noticed a bit of a squeak coming from mine tonight after dropping the TTX back in. I think the larger OD of the spring is causing it to rub against the rubber air boot. I've got a ride tomorrow. Hope it doesn't rub a hole through it.

Anyone else encountered this? I never noticed it in the past though.

 

[ScottyR]

If it is only on the up/rebound portion of the stroke it may be tour check valve ball. Look on lt-racing website they explain the fix

what he said

 

[mcnut]

I had an annoying squeak that was coming from the top shock bolt on my 2011 250. It wouldn't make a sound until the bolt was torqued to spec. I could hear it while I was riding. Drove me nuts!
I took the bolt out, laid a light coat on the entire length PLUS the flange on the bolt head with Bel-Ray waterproof grease. No more squeaky!

 

[Jakobi]

Its definitely the spring pushing the intake boot back on mine. All pivots are well greased. On the stand I have clearance between the boot and the shock spring. As the shock compresses the clearance reduces until the squeak. A quick squirt of inox stops the sound.