My '94 GTS w/ 15k miles has an annoying squeek when the front brakes are
applied. I greased my upper A arm last weekend, also following Kevin's
procedure (Hey Kevin, thanks for taking the time to write that up!)
I found it possible to just remove the A arm(without having to remove lower
swing arm etc) which made it easier to do a thorough clean and regrease. My
needle bearing was ok, but definately lacking in the grease dept. The right
side bearing is a ball and socket type, the same type used where the rear
shock attaches to the relay arm. That one was lacking grease to the point of
becoming somewhat rusty(I'm betting thats where the squeek was coming from).
After cleaning it up, it looked a little bit worn, but not scored. I decided
to just go with a healthy dose of grease, rather than wait for replacement
parts. I'll be replacing them next time. Looks like I'll have it all back
together tonight. Looking forward to a squeek free ride :)
Rick
>From: "Burton, Bob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: GTS-1000 Owners List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Front End Woes
>Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2001 08:28:53 -0500
>
>My bike is in for 24Kmi service, having valves adjusted for the first time
>and such. BTW all intakes fine, all exhaust very slightly tight. I also
>provided them with Kevin Hawkins procedure on greasing the upper A arm.
>Well
>like someone else posted some time back when the A arm was slipped off, the
>bearing (needle bearing) on the one side is just dust. The other one wasn't
>quite as bad but both have to be replaced. If any of the rest of you
>haven't
>checked on this you need to. Now the A arm has to come out because the
>bearings are pressed in so we'll find out soon how the ball joint has held
>up. He hasn't checked my rear swingarm as yet, but with that one also being
>"typical" as well on these bikes I'm expecting another call about that one.
>Just an FYI for the group...Bob B. (undergoing GTS refresh)
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