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02-05-2011, 06:47 AM
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Front supsension squeaking...
On my 2011 sportsman, the front suspension squeaks and makes some awful noise when going over rough terrain...it sounds like bushings more than anything...any tips on where the add some lube to help this stop?? It is very annoying..... 
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02-05-2011, 08:04 AM
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On the grease zerks on the a-arms
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02-05-2011, 08:23 AM
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yea it just needs to be greased. My 850 did the same thing and I greased it and it stopped
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02-05-2011, 01:44 PM
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Ok...thanks guys. You would think that they would grease these from the factory...
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02-05-2011, 01:49 PM
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They do....but if your machine was sitting in a crate for a few months, and during transport, some of the grease can "wear out". The dealer should of hit the zerks on your machines PDI inspection before you took it. Also possible they did not. Anyway, just do it every 50 hours when you change your oil.
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02-06-2011, 09:41 AM
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Well, I washed the wheeler this morning, and dried it off...I greased all of the zerks I could see. 3 on each side of the rear, and just 1 on each side on the front. Squeak is still there. Best I can figure, the strut itself is the culprit. I really don't want to take a can of lube and just go crazy all over the strut...I know that will just attract dust and dirt. Any other suggestions? I really would like to not have to take it back to the dealer for this....
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02-07-2011, 05:46 PM
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Try to check the rubber bushing also lubricate all moving parts.
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02-10-2011, 02:52 PM
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Well, after the grease is added it might take a few rides to actuate it around the bushing. I am not sure if the grease track is a straight line or criss crossed in the housing.
Another trick I use is to spray WD40 on the underside of my machine from time to time. It keeps everything looking nice (mud and other slips off easier) and helps eliminate those squeaks. I have some friends that do this with their snowmobiles...even the exhaust (when cool)...and they look great years later. An ounce of prevention....
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02-10-2011, 04:44 PM
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^^^agreed, but be careful about spraying the WD40 on the outside surface b/c after a while it will discolor your plastics and take the high sheen off.
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02-10-2011, 07:09 PM
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That all makes sense guys. I spoke to the service department where I bought it...they told me to turn the springs on the strut a quarter turn, and see what that does...
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