orange 5 misbehaving

adamgraves2009
adamgraves2009 Posts: 31
edited July 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Hey I recently tripped my 2004 orange 5 frame down to have it powder coated as was looking a bit dog eared. Since I rebuilt it the swing arm has been making a loud thumping noise when compressing after a drop. I recently had the shock serviced and all the bearing and caps are tight. I can find no visible explanation for this and its driving me nuts. Any suggestions as to what's causing the thump and how to solve it would be well appreciated.
Specialized big hit pro
Orange 5

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    first ID where the noise is comming from.

    them may be we can help.

    bearings?
    crud in the frame?
    crud in the arm?
    lose cables/hoses?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • adamgraves2009
    adamgraves2009 Posts: 31
    It's had a new set of bearing. The fame was thoroughly cleaned when I got it back. All blasting gunk was blown out with an air line. The cables have all the correct fixings and appear to be fine. Also the headset is tight and wheel bearing cones ate tight.
    Specialized big hit pro
    Orange 5
  • adamgraves2009
    adamgraves2009 Posts: 31
    The noise is coming from the back to mid sectiion of the frame.
    Specialized big hit pro
    Orange 5

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