Rear Shock Squeaking Mtb at Leo Salier blog

Rear Shock Squeaking Mtb. It is likely being caused from the spring rubbing on the collar. Can you replicate the squeak with the shock off the bike? A dribble of chain lube around the piston can make it easier. The most likely cause of the creak is worn bushings (shock eyelets, suspension pivots), followed by bearings bearings. You can tease it under the seal with something soft. Before you get it serviced try lubing the seal. Cycle rear suspension linkage by hand, listen and feel for any binding or notchiness Thats a pretty good quality shock. Put the bike in a work stand and remove the rear wheel; Unbolt rear brake caliper and derailleur and allow to hang freely below bottom bracket so they don't interfere with the movement of the suspension linkage; Are you certain this squeak is coming from the shock body, and not from a reducer or bushing? Remove shock from the bike; I have ruled out all other sources and the noise is coming from the spring on my rear shock. The rear shock on my commencal is making a squishing noise and is feeling a little sticky, i'm assuming this can be sorted by cleaning it up. I run my shock with minimal.

A dribble of chain lube around the piston can make it easier. Thats a pretty good quality shock. I run my shock with minimal. It is likely being caused from the spring rubbing on the collar. The rear shock on my commencal is making a squishing noise and is feeling a little sticky, i'm assuming this can be sorted by cleaning it up. Remove shock from the bike; Being a used shock, it needs a full damper service regardless of what sound it makes. Can you replicate the squeak with the shock off the bike? Cycle rear suspension linkage by hand, listen and feel for any binding or notchiness You can tease it under the seal with something soft.

A mountain bike rear suspension shock Stock Photo Alamy

Rear Shock Squeaking Mtb It is likely being caused from the spring rubbing on the collar. I have ruled out all other sources and the noise is coming from the spring on my rear shock. Cycle rear suspension linkage by hand, listen and feel for any binding or notchiness Are you certain this squeak is coming from the shock body, and not from a reducer or bushing? I run my shock with minimal. It is likely being caused from the spring rubbing on the collar. The rear shock on my commencal is making a squishing noise and is feeling a little sticky, i'm assuming this can be sorted by cleaning it up. You can tease it under the seal with something soft. Can you replicate the squeak with the shock off the bike? Remove shock from the bike; Before you get it serviced try lubing the seal. Thats a pretty good quality shock. Unbolt rear brake caliper and derailleur and allow to hang freely below bottom bracket so they don't interfere with the movement of the suspension linkage; Put the bike in a work stand and remove the rear wheel; A dribble of chain lube around the piston can make it easier. The most likely cause of the creak is worn bushings (shock eyelets, suspension pivots), followed by bearings bearings.