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Himalayan Squeak

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:11 pm
by Andy C
Sounds like it is time to strip and grease the Him rear end.

It has started making a squeaking sound from the rear end when you sit on the bike - read a lot about poorley lubricated swinging arm & suspension link bearings, guess I had better strip it down and take a look.

Rather be riding the damned thing.

Re: Himalayan Squeak

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:18 pm
by Duke of Wybourne.
Andy C wrote:
Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:11 pm
Sounds like it is time to strip and grease the Him rear end.

It has started making a squeaking sound from the rear end when you sit on the bike - read a lot about poorley lubricated swinging arm & suspension link bearings, guess I had better strip it down and take a look.

Rather be riding the damned thing.
Probably a good idea, for peace of mind as well. Check there is nothing fouling between the shock spring and shock body causing the squeak.

Re: Himalayan Squeak

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 10:39 am
by Andy C
Update:

Pulled it all apart this morning - it looked like someone had just wiped the bearings over with a greasy cloth at best, very very little grease on the bearings. Guess that RE dont like spending too much money on grease :mrgreen:

Bike is on 5800 miles now and to date I have had to fit a new Fuel pump relay - been 100% reliable priming since, and 1 new off side front wheel bearing - old one had become notchy, oh yes and slackened off the head race bearings - they were so tight the wheel would not turn under it's own weight - probably have to pull that apart and grease at some time in the not too distant.

The new tyre went on 200 miles ago, guess that the relay & bearing could have been done under warranty, but to be honest I just cant be bothered wih the hassle.