Creak from rear suspension

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payneo
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Creak from rear suspension

Post by payneo » Mon Jul 13, 2020 3:59 pm

My vfr has developed a creak from the rear suspension especially when hot, if you hold the shock as you push down on the suspension you can feel it through it, any ideas maybe links seizing or something before I start striping it has anyone else had something similar

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Re: Creak from rear suspension

Post by magg » Wed Jul 15, 2020 3:00 am

Could be a number of things but there are three sets of bearings in the linkage.

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Re: Creak from rear suspension

Post by kagari15 » Wed Jul 15, 2020 3:44 pm

Could you disassemble the linkages and pivots? Check for any rubbing, scoring or any noticeable wear, and use a good quality grease for lubrication. I recommend EP (Extreme Pressure) grease as these are main load carriers, like Shell Alvania EP. It also gives you the opportunity to check where that creak comes from.

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Re: Creak from rear suspension

Post by payneo » Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:07 pm

Thanks guys when I get some spare time I'll check the links


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