PGA XX Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 Well, I bit the bullet and got the Race Tech valves/springs installed yesterday. What an improvement! :grin: Like many have said here the change is instantly noticeable. There is one thing that is bugging me though. When I apply the front brake and the forks compress, there is a terrible squeak. It sounds like a pogo stick. I'm hoping it's just the new springs, but it still doesn't seem right. Other than the noise, there doesn't seem to be anything functionally wrong. Thanks, Lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrandir Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 What sort of sound is the squeak? Is it metal on metal or somerhing else. Could you give me more idea on the "nature" of the squeaking sound to help work out what's going wrong? There could be many causes of it, including not putting the forks back on the bike properly, getting them slightly twisted etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 Is it like oil rushing through the valves maybe? What weight of oil is in there now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrandir Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 That's definitely one thing on my mind - may have gone too heavy on the fork oil and the squealing is from the fluid attempting to force it's way through the valves, but I wanted to get more info from him first without offering a possible cause (trying to lead him to a conclusion about the source). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGA XX Posted April 2, 2003 Author Share Posted April 2, 2003 Sorry guys, I was getting "invalid_session" for the longest time when I was trying to post a reply. I rebooted, and it seems to have been fixed. (Sorry for bugging you Swampnut :oops: ) The weight of the oil is 5w Back to the squeak. It sounds like someone is jumping on a pogo stick, or a squeaky bed spring. It sounds like "EEEEEEEOOOOOOOO" :???: , if that makes sense. Lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 Dave usually screams that same exact sound when i bang him in the ass!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obby Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 I have the Racetech mod done to mine. It makes sound, but not a sweak, more like a "psht" sound. Kinda like an air compressor only hydraulic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD Marc Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 PGA, who did you have do the work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 Mine does the hydraulic swish too. Does this happen if you just bounce the front end up and down while stopped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrandir Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 PGA - so it has a detinite metallic sound to it and not something that sounds like a bicycle pump pumping up tyres.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxbirdxxx Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 have that sound with my stock Forks, what new kit should I put in my XX? The best you guy use and know works that I can do myself? Thanks guys, O, and sorry PGA I caan't help you I just thougfht I would use your post instead of making a new one, :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimyz250 Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 from the sounds of what your trying to describe, like a spring squeak (pogo stick) it is probably just the springs rubbing against the inside of the fork legs, which to a point is normal and ok. but I would check it out if its bad, or have a mechanic check it out if you arent sure. I could come over some time and check it out for ya. you are so close to palomar mountain it would be worth the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanb Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 It sounds like the springs aren't centered in the forks. It's tricky to do but as you put the cap on do the best you can to center them as you put tension on them as you start to tighten the cap. Try it again and you might just get lucky! The other thing is if you cut your spacers less than perpendicular that could put the spring askew and cause your problem. Just a couple more ideas!! Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGA XX Posted April 6, 2003 Author Share Posted April 6, 2003 Thanks for the info guys. I am using Internet Explorer so I can post. This fucking invalid_session shit is pissing me off. SD Marc: I got it done @ Escondido Cycle Center. They have a self proclaimed Race Tech expert and claims to have done this mod to a few XX's in the past. I guess it is the springs rubbing inside to fork tubes. I'm going down there tues. to get this fixed. For what I paid I don't think it should be making this sound. :mad: Also, the dumbfuck put my lower left reflector on backwards and while turning right into a parking space the reflector caught my fairing and I almost laid it over. It didn't do any damage to fairing, but did pop out the body clip. I'm just going to have him remove the fucking things like I should have done in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimyz250 Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 so did they fix it? its wednesday and was wondering if ole escondido cycle center took care of there customer! hope so, expect a email from me when I get done moving so we can go for a ride.. I want to see how these revalved forks of yours work for myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGA XX Posted April 10, 2003 Author Share Posted April 10, 2003 Update on squeak: It is definately going away. I guess the springs just needed breaking in, and the guy at the shop said it is definately normal. For anyone considering this mod it is well worth it. The difference is dramatic. It will be the first mod I do to any bike I have in the future. Thanks for all the help everyone. I really appreciate the it. Let's go ride Jimmy when you get settled. Lance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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