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1. rumbledethumps - Member

   Hi People,

   I ride an old Cove Hustler and it appears the RP3 is making a creaking noise when pressure is applied. I thought it was the linkage but after removing the shock this seems really plush (obviously I can't apply the same amount of pressure to this as the shock is removed). I've also looked for cable rub and the bushings seem tight. Bottom bracket seems ok and I have removed seat post too and applied pressure on top tube. I also fitted new seals and oil yesterday. Still no joy. The shock seems to work fine other than this, am I being picky? I just like to keep noise to a minimum.

   I'm contemplating buying a new or used RP3/RP23 but need to iron this out before I pony up the cash. Any other Hustler/RP3/23 owners had this with any inside info or tips? Any thoughts people. Its a real sh*tter!

   Thanks

   Posted 2 years ago #
2. singlespeedstu - Member

   I'd try new shock bushes first.

   Posted 2 years ago #
3. Dimmadan - Member

   My Trek was doing this. I removed the upper and lower shock pivot bolts (holding the shock in place).
   Cleaned the bolts, got a cotton bud and cleaned the inner of the bushes and then lubricated both bolts, inside the bushes and slid them back in.

   Now runs really smooth apart from an annoying puff of air from the shock!

   I bet you find the pivot bolts have grooves in them from where the bush has been rubbing on it.

   Posted 2 years ago #
4. rumbledethumps - Member

   Cheers Lads, ill give the tips a go tommorow. Dimmadan when you lubed yours, do you mean lube or a teflon type grease?

   Posted 2 years ago #
5. Dimmadan - Member

   I used a teflon bearing grease so it stays on the shaft of the where it meets the inners of the bush. GT85 etc is too thin.

   Posted 2 years ago #
6. rumbledethumps - Member

   Dimmadan - thankyou kindly for your help.

   Posted 2 years ago #
7. Dimmadan - Member

   Let me know how you get on.

   Posted 2 years ago #
8. rumbledethumps - Member

   Will do mate. Im just hoping that it will work, a replacement aint cheap!

   Posted 2 years ago #
9. Dimmadan - Member

   I am the same with the brand new blowing I am getting on full stroke of my RP2

   Posted 2 years ago #
10. rumbledethumps - Member

    Dimmadan - Nah tried the suggestion. Still sounds like its squeaking. Maybe the linkage, who knows. Sigh.....But for now, **** it im putting up with it till next year. It was worth a punt.

    Posted 2 years ago #
11. singlespeedstu - Member

    Try new shock Bushes.

    Is there an echo in here?

    Posted 2 years ago #
12. bigyinn - Member

    Does the shock need an air can service?

    Posted 2 years ago #
13. Dimmadan - Member

    Take the rear swing arm off and check all the bearings. Sometimes just a good clean with GT85 will solve it.

    Posted 2 years ago #
14. rumbledethumps - Member

    Cheers. Echo recieved. LOL

    Posted 2 years ago #

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