Originally Posted by lucklust
Yeah, I have to... there's a horrendous creak coming from it, and I can feel it grinding on each rotation. Even after massive amounts of lube (and yes, I have checked every other possibility, pedals etc.). For 5XX$, you're not gonna get the best components. I still love her, though.
Funny I have had the same problem with my 2003 pista, it is enough to where i don't even ride it anymore... Which is fine by me, I like lugged steel better anyway..
Phil