bonkerz

Ok I washed my bike the other day and lately I've been hearing like a water drizzling type sound, when I flip the bike upside down and right side up. At first I thought maybe water got inside the frame somehow so I didn't think much of it, but just today now I noticed it even more and it almost sounds like its coming from the front forks (monster triple). Could this be oil? The shock seems completely fine, and I haven't noticed any excess oil coming out of the fork anywhere. Any ideas?

bonkerz

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Cipollini

im having the same problem after washing my bike. apparently, it was the sound from cassette. when i pedal hard, something cracking inside it. it must be sand inside the cassette i think. But after a few ride, the sound gone away :/

as for your fork, did you spray it with high-pressure water?

The Great Stonk

monster T's are huge forks, and thus have alot of oil in 'em. if they see regular use its possible the oil is a bit contaminated and starting to lose its viscosity. do the forks feel overly bouncy ? or do they bottom out easily ? these are signs that they are due for a service, at the very least a clean and oil change.

bonkerz

I have washed the bike with a high-pressure wand before but I make sure to keep it rather far from the bike, never close up. I haven't ridden it in a couple weeks and I tested it out today and it does seem a little more squishy than usual. Yeah I'm going to take it in to get serviced very soon. Thanks for the replies guys.

demoncyclist

Don't use high pressure water on your bike. Even from a distance it can force water through the seals on your bearings. Just use a bucket and sponge to clean your bike. If you must use a hose, just let it flow gently.