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Raptor rear suspension squeek(very loud and annoying)

Old Jun 13, 2003 | 08:34 PM
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Anyone else have this? How did you solve the problem? Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 08:48 PM
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I have had it, have it, had it and now have it again. All I do it LOAD that b!tch up with WD40. Seems to help but doesnt make it stop completely for me.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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This sounds dumb but will work...... I think. If your shock bolt is cranked tight, loosed the nut on the shock bolt about a quarter turn and see if it squeeks. But don't loosen it too far.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 08:59 PM
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Good idea. Mines in my garage right now I might go do that. Will tell you the results in awhile.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 09:00 PM
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Wont WD40 eat the bushing though?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 09:02 PM
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Hopefully not. Hasnt yet though.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 09:32 PM
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Both my riding buddies with '02 and '03 have it. Me and my other buddy with '01's dont..

I think it has to do with the newer style shock linkage rubbing the swingarm at the pivot.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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i have had this problem and wd-40 doesnt work for very long to quiet it down but if you go with silicone spray on the rear shock mount points it will go away.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 11:03 PM
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My squeak returns about every 20 hrs of riding, always spray wd-40 on top of shock mount. Great ideal duneittilludie, will try silicone spray before next ride.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 11:05 PM
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Can I get the silicone spray anywhere? Is there a certin brand I should get?
 
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