I am a new slalom rider and have been experiencing a squeaking/creeking with my seismic trucks when I make frontside turns. It only happens when making frontside (right) turns and happens no matter what speed I am going. It happens every turn, not just once in a while.
I am brand new to this sport and I am clueless as to what is making the noise and if it's normal or not, could it just be my weigth (190lbs)?
Has anyone else experienced this?
I am riding a pocket pistol E series with 105 seismic trucks, green springs front and yellow on the back, Avalon turners on front and Avalon 3dm's back, both are 68mm, I can't remember what size risers are on it but it is not bottoming out.
Thanks in advance for any help
-Jason
Squeaky/creeky on frontside turns?
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Tod Oles
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Same here Jason...
I do take mine apart to inspect the kingpin and when I put them back together I use a rag with just a little Tri Flow sprayed in it and wipe all the contact points clean before I reassemble.
This has reduced the noise somewhat.
BE SURE TO PUT THE SAFETY CLIP BACK ON THE KINGPIN!!!
I do take mine apart to inspect the kingpin and when I put them back together I use a rag with just a little Tri Flow sprayed in it and wipe all the contact points clean before I reassemble.
This has reduced the noise somewhat.
BE SURE TO PUT THE SAFETY CLIP BACK ON THE KINGPIN!!!
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Jack Quarantillo
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Sorry, suppose I got lazy about details.
From fully loose I tigthened each front spring (green) 4 whole turns.
I experienced the squeaking in the area of 2 to 3 1/2 turns, past 4 it went away?
Im a dummy, no idea why it went away but I thought I'd throw my experience out there.
In the seismic owners manual it says that 5 whole turns is the limit. I have the newer 105 aluminums so I am not sure if the 5 turn rule applies for composite older models or with the springs that have "full range of motion". Sorry if I'm confusing, maybe I've had a few drinks tonight..
From fully loose I tigthened each front spring (green) 4 whole turns.
I experienced the squeaking in the area of 2 to 3 1/2 turns, past 4 it went away?
Im a dummy, no idea why it went away but I thought I'd throw my experience out there.
In the seismic owners manual it says that 5 whole turns is the limit. I have the newer 105 aluminums so I am not sure if the 5 turn rule applies for composite older models or with the springs that have "full range of motion". Sorry if I'm confusing, maybe I've had a few drinks tonight..