SQUEEKY REAR BUSHING

[Anonymous]

i HAVE A 1983 GS 750 E AND THE REAR LOWER SWING ARM BUSHING IS SQUEEKING. IT IS DRIVING ME NUTS, IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO ?

[duaneage]

Yeah, you can repack the bearings in new grease or replace them if their rusty and full of water. I would replace them if the bike is rather high mileage andhas been out in the weather much.

Might also be the shocks, about a 100 bucks and 10 minutes to change. have someone listen to where the noise originates from while working the seat (think urban cowboy)

[moto_dan]

The squeak could be coming from several places around your Mono Shock mount or linkage. I lube all the joints with a litlle spray lube when the squeaking begins and this usually takes care of the squeak when I find the noisy joint, but to be thorough a complete disassembly, cleaning, inspection and relubing should be done periodically.

BTW, The bold type was meant for those who don't know the '83/'85 GS750/700e/es have Mono Shock rear suspension.

[duaneage]

There is still a bearing in there somewhere that is 22 years old and probably should be inspected anyway.