10spd Posted August 1, 2016 Share #1 Posted August 1, 2016 Ok So I was out riding out yesterday on my way to a family reunion. when I started to hear a clicking noise out of the rear suspension. At first I didn't know where it was at. But today riding around town running some errands I noticed it would make this clicking noise at low speeds every time I hit a bump. 1st let me put this in. My class system is showing 50 pounds in the rear. it still has a nice comfortable ride. I just don't know about the clicking noise. Has anyone had this issue? thanks in advance Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black wing Posted August 1, 2016 Share #2 Posted August 1, 2016 it could be play in the rear suspension bushings. put the bike on the centre stand and use a pry bar to lift the rear tire while looking at the joints. if the rear tire moves up without the shock compressing the bushings are toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted August 1, 2016 Share #3 Posted August 1, 2016 Lots of things going on in the back end of a scoot.. Could be dryness on the swingarm bushings, shock linkage, loose shock, rear brake caliper related, dry pins in the drive, shock wore out, bearing related or - even a stick/weeds stuck in there somewhere from doing a little two trackin .. I am with Black Wing = give er a good shake down and see what ya find.. I had a sticky brake on the back of Tweeksis, put her up on the center stand - cleaned the rear brake pistons = seems much better so far but - while I was cleaning em I put a little side pressure on her back end and heard a "swooshing" sound that sounded like a horse shooing away flies with its tail .. Investigation into the new noise showed that the red - white n blue party beads she has hanging on her rear rack were moving and rubbing on her rear rack ... You havent added any new bling on your scoot that may be causing a new noise have you Speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10spd Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted August 2, 2016 Lots of things going on in the back end of a scoot.. Could be dryness on the swingarm bushings, shock linkage, loose shock, rear brake caliper related, dry pins in the drive, shock wore out, bearing related or - even a stick/weeds stuck in there somewhere from doing a little two trackin .. I am with Black Wing = give er a good shake down and see what ya find.. I had a sticky brake on the back of Tweeksis, put her up on the center stand - cleaned the rear brake pistons = seems much better so far but - while I was cleaning em I put a little side pressure on her back end and heard a "swooshing" sound that sounded like a horse shooing away flies with its tail .. Investigation into the new noise showed that the red - white n blue party beads she has hanging on her rear rack were moving and rubbing on her rear rack ... You havent added any new bling on your scoot that may be causing a new noise have you Speed? No Puc I haven't. It's up on the center stand now. I'll look more closely when I get off work tomorrow. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10spd Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted August 7, 2016 After further inspection, there is a little movement on the swing arm bearings. Also I put a new tire on last May & it looks like it's cupping again. Could this be part of the bearings being bad? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted August 7, 2016 Share #6 Posted August 7, 2016 In a word, maybe... Does the swing arm have any noticeable side movement?? If so most likely bad bearings, they are probably the originals and almost 30 years old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyS-NJ Posted August 8, 2016 Share #7 Posted August 8, 2016 In a word, maybe... Does the swing arm have any noticeable side movement?? If so most likely bad bearings, they are probably the originals and almost 30 years old! How would I check for side to side movement? Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10spd Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted August 8, 2016 In a word, maybe... Does the swing arm have any noticeable side movement?? If so most likely bad bearings, they are probably the originals and almost 30 years old! I'm willing to bet they are. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted August 8, 2016 Share #9 Posted August 8, 2016 Best way to test for side play is with wheel removed, try twisting the swing arm assembly at the ends sideways, they should be absolutely rigid. If it feels like you can move it sideways say like 1/8'; or so, or if it feels like it has a "click" then either the retaining bolts are loose or your bearings are shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted August 9, 2016 Share #10 Posted August 9, 2016 Before replacing "loose" swingarm bearings, try adjusting them to attain the specified zero lateral movement. The swingarm bearings are tapered roller bearings, thus adjustable for slop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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