'83-'85 GS750E/ES, 700E/ES squeak

[Curly]

Indeed, it's the only way to post. Dererent typo fixed to deterrent, my apologies. Point stands that WD-40, as said by Nessism, is the wrong product to use. And again, my apologies if I think it's a bit moronic to think that it is.

[Nessism]

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.

Joe,

Did you regrease all the linkages as well as the swingarm bearings? In order for the shock spring to make noise there must be some metal on metal rubbing.

[jwhelan65]

Joe,

Did you regrease all the linkages as well as the swingarm bearings? In order for the shock spring to make noise there must be some metal on metal rubbing.

Ed,

Yes, When I had the swingarm powder coated I greased the swing bearings for sure, I actually never had the shock completely off.

[salty_monk]

The spring could be sitting over to one side in the cup & touching on the plastic insert inside......

Could also be the pivots on the shock assembly either top or bottom.

[jsandidge]

I know this is an old thread. I searched for "squeak" and lo an behold, I find that what I have is common it seems. I'll be pulling the rear apart this coming weekend to grease everything that moves. Anyone have any additional advice not covered in this thread?

[jsandidge]

Well that was a chore! I pulled the swing arm, shock, and linkage. Cleaned all of the bearings really well, and greased them. They were all dry, and some were a bit gritty. The swing arm bearings were the worst offenders. I could make them squeak by sticking a finger inside the bearing to turn them while cleaning. By the time I was done with the bearings, they were moving smooth and quiet. Put it back together, torquing everything to spec. No more squeaks! I feel confident the rear suspension will stay quiet for a good long time.