Bicycle Mechanics - Fork squeak?

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arboc!
02-19-05, 08:08 PM
lately i nodiced my crap ass mz comp has been crappier than usual.... When it is compressed, it makes a small squeak, what needs to be done?


seely
02-19-05, 08:34 PM
Most of those forks squeak... its not really a big deal, just make its not the stanchion seperating from the crown as some of them have done.

arboc!
02-19-05, 09:38 PM
no, its not, i think that there is some fricion that needs to be taken care of, and i wanted to know what to use


Rev.Chuck
02-19-05, 09:45 PM
Check your oil level. Air blowing past the valving can make a squealing sound. My Fox does make some noise and there is nothing wrong with it.

arboc!
02-19-05, 09:47 PM
no oil in this crap factory

arboc!
02-19-05, 11:40 PM
bump...cuz i need help