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bike this
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 Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:16 am Post subject: Summertime squeaks |
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Tis the time of year we just wanna ride, and ride a lot. BUT, we need to
keep the bikes lubed. If you can hear your bike, it's telling you something... 
There's friction going on. Just shoot a little Tri Flow or whatever your local
bike shop recommends. "Just a little dab will do ya." Hit all the pivot points(for you FS peeps) and a little on the hubs, axels a shot in your brake levers, crank, anything that moves. It really is good preventive maintenance...a quiet bikes, a happy bike.... 
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robdamanii
Joined: 24 Oct 2006
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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I know one thing to look out for...
Squeaking at the wiper seal of the shock. George told me (when I complained of it) that it's a common issue with Fox shocks and that some lube and some time will fix it right up.
I just wish Kona would use bearings instead of crappy bushings... |
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bluebug32
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Location: Red Hook
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| Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:28 am Post subject: |
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I'm guessing this thread is aimed at me 
Thanks for hooking me up the other night, Tom.
-Squeaky |
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bike this
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| Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:59 am Post subject: |
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[quote="bluebug32"]I'm guessing this thread is aimed at me
No it was'nt, it's just a good reminder. This time of year is sooooo
dry out there. The dust just kills all those moving parts. Just some
helpful hints. You just brought it to our attention...... 
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wired
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| What about squeaky brakes? I wiped the rotors down with alcohol and lightly sanded the pads and that worked for one ride, now the squeaking is back. I have Magura Marta brakes if it matters and the bike is only 2 months old. |
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robdamanii
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| Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:24 am Post subject: |
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| wired wrote: |
| What about squeaky brakes? I wiped the rotors down with alcohol and lightly sanded the pads and that worked for one ride, now the squeaking is back. I have Magura Marta brakes if it matters and the bike is only 2 months old. |
I've used the following to good effect:
Clean rotors with rubbing alcohol (denatured alcohol if you can find it is even better) and a paper towel until ALL the black residue is wiped off. You want the paper towel to come clean.
Drop the pads in a lid or something and cover them with a light bath of alcohol. Scrub the poo out of them with a wire toothbrush (or similar wire brush) until they stop being black and start sparkling again (sintered pads, if I remember correctly.) Grease the piston with the fluid in the system (mineral oil for Martas? I'm not sure on this one) and push it back into the caliper. Reinstall the pads, reinstall the rotor, center it up, squeeze the brakes, recenter the rotor.
If all else fails, try some organic pads (works very well in my experience) or try some automotive brake cleaner. |
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bikejunkie
Joined: 01 Sep 2006
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Location: Woodstock,NY
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| Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:51 am Post subject: |
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| wired wrote: |
| What about squeaky brakes? I wiped the rotors down with alcohol and lightly sanded the pads and that worked for one ride, now the squeaking is back. I have Magura Marta brakes if it matters and the bike is only 2 months old. |
I find removing the rotors all together cures all brake squeaks. 
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bluebug32
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| Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm certainly going to start lubing everything, esp. before Kingdom. I don't want to scare all the wildlife (and Canadians). |
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Kevin
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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| It's ok to scare Canadians! |
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robdamanii
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Kevin wrote: |
| It's ok to scare Canadians! |
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As long as they don't high stick us. |
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