#1 - As mentioned above, 90% of the squeaks are from the rubber bushings in the upper (most common) or lower shock mounts
#2 - Do not use WD40 for 2 reasons - it will deteriorate the rubber bushings, and it will disolve the grease inside the pivot
#3 - You can get the silicone spray lubricant at any auto parts store or Lowe's or Home Depot. Brand doesn't really matter. But some spray better than others and some dry to a lubricant film whereas others stay wetter longer. I currently use "3-in-1" brand spray.

Hope this helps,

RR1

 

Look people, just try loosening your shock bolt nut a little bit. This does work because I just did it today to my DS650. I not saying to loosen it so much it falls off but just a little is all it needs!!!!!

 

Thanks RR1.

Pushinthelimit, I dont know if I am too crazy about loosening the nut on my shock mount.

 

See that's what I mean, these bolts are cranked well over 100 ft/lb!! It's not like loosening it to be loose, just like a quarter turn that's all!! I didn't even have to go that far, it's still way tight just not enough to ruin $hit...... LIKE SHOCK BUSHINGS.

 

Ill try it and see if it works but even if it does I might still go with the silicone spray.

 

There are some things in life that you just have to live with

 

I agree with pushinthelimit, a simple fix. Better yet, remove it, clean it, and loctite it back where you need it.

 

The silicone spray worked so im happy now.

 

just heard of this problem today an 02 and 03 rappy had it and one guy all he did was the top shock bolt loosend it a little bit.. it was tighter them a b*tch and it went away. they came a lil tight fromt he factory.. thats all you have to do is loosen the top shock bolt bou 1/4 or so and it should go away.

 

I have an 03 Raptor and it also had a noise . Like they say clean it, grease it, and have it tight but not to tight. If it squeakes its to tight. Hope this helps.