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The Big Show
Gimpy
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CMay
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CMay

CMay


Number of posts : 12
Registration date : 2012-02-08
Age : 50
Location : Evensville Tn

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PostSubject: Squeaky Machine   Squeaky Machine EmptyFri Jul 20, 2012 12:38 pm

Need some advise. I've greased every possible joint on my XP and the thing still squeaks. I think it coming from the fox shocks. Any one tell me where else I need to grease. The squeaks are driving me crazy.

Thanks
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rzrrider1

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Registration date : 2012-04-05
Age : 51
Location : Brighton,Tn.

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PostSubject: Re: Squeaky Machine   Squeaky Machine EmptyFri Jul 20, 2012 4:25 pm

You should start with the shock bushings they always squeak. thatsright
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highlander
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Registration date : 2008-04-28
Age : 49
Location : Scott County TN

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PostSubject: Re: Squeaky Machine   Squeaky Machine EmptyFri Jul 20, 2012 9:01 pm

Take shocks off pull bushings and rubber ring out use then put copper antiseize on the ball oil to lube up ball in heim then put copper antiseize on everything reassemble.. I have not oiled my shocks in four weeks with no squeaks
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nocerisdave
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Registration date : 2008-01-22
Age : 58
Location : Laceys Spring AL

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PostSubject: Re: Squeaky Machine   Squeaky Machine EmptyFri Jul 20, 2012 10:58 pm

If they still squeak after greasing them.....over tightening will make them squeak too. Over tightening any suspension parts with bushings, as well.
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Gimpy
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Registration date : 2009-10-01
Location : Louisville, KY

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PostSubject: Re: Squeaky Machine   Squeaky Machine EmptySat Jul 21, 2012 12:00 pm

I use a silicone type of spray after cleaning. Sometimes doesn't work, and sometimes it does.
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The Big Show

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Registration date : 2010-05-08

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PostSubject: Re: Squeaky Machine   Squeaky Machine EmptySat Jul 21, 2012 2:21 pm

Replace worn Fox shock bushings with Super Daves bushings. 700 miles so far with no wear or sqeaks!
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CMay

CMay


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Registration date : 2012-02-08
Age : 50
Location : Evensville Tn

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PostSubject: Re: Squeaky Machine   Squeaky Machine EmptySun Jul 22, 2012 1:15 pm

Well as usual you guys were right on the money. It was the shocks. I greases them and ordered new bushings. Then ran trail 22 at Windrock Saturday. No squeaks so far. Thanks for all the help. I appreciate it.

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rzrrider1

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Location : Brighton,Tn.

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PostSubject: Re: Squeaky Machine   Squeaky Machine EmptySun Jul 22, 2012 1:28 pm

CMay wrote:
Well as usual you guys were right on the money. It was the shocks. I greases them and ordered new bushings. Then ran trail 22 at Windrock Saturday. No squeaks so far. Thanks for all the help. I appreciate it.

No problem Giterdone
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Mudcon
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Mudcon


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Registration date : 2009-10-12

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PostSubject: Re: Squeaky Machine   Squeaky Machine EmptyTue Jul 24, 2012 4:03 pm

my teryx does, I just turn the radio up.....
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Gunpilot
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Registration date : 2011-06-14
Location : Michigan

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PostSubject: Re: Squeaky Machine   Squeaky Machine EmptyThu Jul 26, 2012 10:07 am

CMay, any advice on pulling the front shocks on the XP to grease the bushings? The drivers side looks pretty easy.. passenger side looks tougher..

did you replace the bolts per the manual or just put them back on?

I have to do the same thing.. have been putting it off.. your advice will help me get it done!
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CMay

CMay


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Registration date : 2012-02-08
Age : 50
Location : Evensville Tn

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PostSubject: Re: Squeaky Machine   Squeaky Machine EmptyThu Jul 26, 2012 8:39 pm

Actually there is two ways to remove it.
1) Hold the hoses back out of the way with a piece of string. Which I don't recommend because it does not give you enought space if you have big hands or

2). Come in from the top. I removed the hood and then the 5 screws holding the black plastic cover on underneath. This gives you plenty of room to access the shock bolt from the top. Both sides to. It's an extra step but for me it was easier.

As for the bolts. I had no rust or damage done to them so I reused them. I can't recommend replacement unless you see a problem.

If you need more details I can take pics for you.
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Age : 63
Location : 1st join date- 1/22/2008- North Ga.

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PostSubject: Re: Squeaky Machine   Squeaky Machine EmptyFri Jul 27, 2012 1:07 am

It's a Polaris..............Squeaks included...
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Big-R
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Age : 50
Location : Louisville,Ky

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PostSubject: Re: Squeaky Machine   Squeaky Machine EmptyFri Jul 27, 2012 8:16 am

ridepate wrote:
It's a Polaris..............Squeaks included...

Also, the more you ride it the more squeaks it learns to make!!!!!! It must be alive....
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