squeak rear linkage ?

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  1. bladeaddict

    bladeaddict Active Member

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    Currently ride a 2013 model only had it a few months. Noticed occasionally a squeak from what appears the rear linkage area when I sit on it. Only weigh 13 stone. Is this area under greased at the factory? Any quick fix that does not require removal of rear shock?
     
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  2. RRoss

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    Mine did this for a bit too but it went away on its own. Only ever noticed it when bike been sitting in garage,never out and about.
     
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  3. PeterT

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    Mine also squeaked, cured by stripping it down and using more grease than Honda. Now silent
     
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    donda 001.JPG donda 004.JPG
    This is where the noise comes from
     
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    You only need to undo a couple of bolts to do that, Honda must be really tight on using grease
     
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  7. PeterT

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    Yes they are, my needle rollers were almost dry and had rust on some of the needles!!
     
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    Now re-greased, you can see the wear on the edges as it touches the linkage plates
     
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  10. PeterT

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    No, once a year, it was built for riding.
    Now on 21000 miles.
     
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  11. Mr OCD

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    I do 12,000 a year ... I still wash it every week :p
     
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