Jeez and I thought I was the only owner of a squeaky GS700/750E/ES.... Mine has been doing it on and off ever since I got her, I've sprayed it with various lubes ie.. WD-40 / Tri-Flo / etc... and it all seems to work when it wants to. I to would like to pull mine apaert this winter and clean-repare-replace or whatever it takes to get rid of the (hey I'm a old bike look at me ) squeak. LOL How much work is it really, If I have to completly remove the swingarm I know what going to happen... More polishing.
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Rkt-Rch
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Jeez and I thought I was the only owner of a squeaky GS700/750E/ES.... Mine has been doing it on and off ever since I got her, I've sprayed it with various lubes ie.. WD-40 / Tri-Flo / etc... and it all seems to work when it wants to. I to would like to pull mine apaert this winter and clean-repare-replace or whatever it takes to get rid of the (hey I'm a old bike look at me ) squeak. LOL How much work is it really, If I have to completly remove the swingarm I know what going to happen... More polishing.
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jwhelan65
I am pretty certain it is the spring, I had my swingarm off, and relubed along with all new hardware when I restored mine and it still squeaks. I did not replace my rear shock and it has gotten worse with every ride.
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Originally posted by Curly View PostMoron. That's why it's squeaking. WD-40 is a water dererent, hence WD. It is not a grease.Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
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Originally posted by Curly View PostMoron. That's why it's squeaking. WD-40 is a water dererent, hence WD. It is not a grease.
1) Moron. Making an enemy of someone for no reason is pretty stupid.
2) No, fool, that's not why it's squeaking. It was already squeaking. The WD was an attempt to stop it from squeaking.
3) 'dererent'. 'Nuff said.
4) WD-40 isn't a grease, but it is a lubricant. As is grease. Look it up.
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Ranger
Originally posted by jwhelan65 View PostTime for a group hug...
Some guy: WD 40 cures arthritus!
Another guy: NO WAY MANNN, weed does.
Anyways, who cares its true WD40 shouldnt be used as a long term lubricant because it is not, espeically on machinery and CAN cause damage versus a different type like I prefer; triflow. Where do you live in SD?
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Originally posted by Ranger View PostWhile were at it lets have a look at this.
Some guy: WD 40 cures arthritus!
Another guy: NO WAY MANNN, weed does.
Anyways, who cares its true WD40 shouldnt be used as a long term lubricant because it is not, espeically on machinery and CAN cause damage versus a different type like I prefer; triflow. Where do you live in SD?Ed
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Ranger
Originally posted by Nessism View PostNeither WD-40 or Triflow is the correct lubricant for rear suspension bearings, grease is what's needed.
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