What is the best way to remove the bolt for cleaning and lubeing.The squeek is driveing me
nuts.Ive never removed a shock so i dont know the best way.

 

I totally know what you mean !
I had that problem to !
Rather than go through all that work to remove the bolt I opted to go the easy way out.
I just shot some lube on the top bolt / rubber area and worked it in I have been squeek free ever since.
Easy free fix.
I think its a wear in thing though .... after a few rides it shows up and its really annoying.
But its been a year and I am still squeek free...
Give that a shot unless you want to really take it a part anyway ?

 

Every time I lube the chain I hit the upper and lower part of the rear shock and it eliminates that dam squeak.

 

It's real easy to do. You'll need some extensions to reach in there, but you take the nut off, pull it out most of the way, shoot some grease in there and slide it back in. If you have problems sliding it back in, you may need to have someone lift on the rear grab bar to line up the hole, but it really isn't that hard to do. I put a thicker bearing grease in mine so it would last longer, unlike a spray.

 

The top is simple... socket wrench, and an open end. The bottom you will need two open ended wrenches and a little patience.

 

Thanks guys ill try and just pull it out part way.

 

Not to bad thanks for the easy way.No more squeek[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]