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Title: Rear Suspension
Post by: RoyC on 27.10. 2017 17:03
Any one know how to stop the rear springs from groaning ?
They are new units.
Roy.
Title: Re: Rear Suspension
Post by: Greybeard on 27.10. 2017 17:09
Any one know how to stop the rear springs from groaning ?
Is the mother-in-law on the pillion by any chance?
Title: Re: Rear Suspension
Post by: JulianS on 27.10. 2017 17:40
Might need a smear of grease between spring and cover.
Title: Re: Rear Suspension
Post by: Greybeard on 27.10. 2017 18:01
Could it be from shock absorber rubber bushings? If so rubber grease, (available from Halfords in the UK) might be the answer.
Title: Re: Rear Suspension
Post by: morris on 27.10. 2017 19:09
Had it on the SA’s old shock absorbers but as they where worn it didn’t bother me.
Installed a new pair recently but to my surprise they groan/whine in the same manner...
Anyway, it’s only audible when the engine’s not running so I pretend not to hear it  *smile*
A case of “they all do that sir”?
Title: Re: Rear Suspension
Post by: RoyC on 27.10. 2017 19:25
I will take them apart IF I can find a compressor tool to remove the collets.
Title: Re: Rear Suspension
Post by: dave55 on 27.10. 2017 19:28
Could it be from shock absorber rubber bushings? If so rubber grease, (available from Halfords in the UK) might be the answer.

Or KY jelly, says its safe to use on all rubbers and cheaper than Halfords ! ;)
Title: Re: Rear Suspension
Post by: RoyC on 28.10. 2017 06:50
I will take them apart IF I can find a compressor tool to remove the collets.

I can't find one for love or money.
Title: Re: Rear Suspension
Post by: RoyC on 28.10. 2017 07:09
I will take them apart IF I can find a compressor tool to remove the collets.

I can't find one for love or money.

I've found one, http://www.lasertools.co.uk/product/5209  ,but not at that price. £263.16 inc VAT , Geees.
Title: Re: Rear Suspension
Post by: RoyC on 28.10. 2017 07:18
I will take them apart IF I can find a compressor tool to remove the collets.

I can't find one for love or money.

I've found one, http://www.lasertools.co.uk/product/5209  ,but not at that price. £263.16 inc VAT , Geees.

Got one and ordered it  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/girling-type-spring-coil-shock-compressor-triumph-bsa-norton-etc-motor-cycle/112612869122?hash=item1a38400402:g:FrAAAOSw~FNUY2OB