06 Big Hit CREAK

TGR89 · June 2007

I've got a 2006 big hit 1 and i've had it since xmas last year...and whenever i go over a root or some sort of bump the back end makes a sort of clunking noise that doesnt sound too healthy... i was wondering if anyone else has encountered this and if so how the fck do you make it shut up?

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wysiwyg · June 2007

shock bushings ok?

lift bike by seat and see if the seat moves but the bike doesnt.

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TGR89 · June 2007

i dnt really no much about bushings etc...how much are new bushings roughly? its a vanilla r shock btw

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TE · June 2007

Is the spring correctly preloaded? The spring can sometimes make a noise if its off line or becomes coil bound.

Also, check that the shock bolts come out easily. Bent shock bolts can make a racket.

Take the wheel out, check the bearings for play or lateral movement. Do the same with all the frame bearings.

Its not your seat rails is it? Im assuming you dont sit down over bumps...

It could also be your BB, in which case youll be needing a new one shortly.

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ride_whenever · June 2007

If you're not too sure about bike things, it might well be an idea to take it into your LBS, they can have a look at it and figure out the problem, it might cost you a bit of money but in the long run it is a much better idea.

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TGR89 · June 2007

i think i'll take it to the shop and get them to have a look at it...cheers for ur help...any other suggestions/solutions are welcome though

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Anonymous · June 2007

check for cracks, although big hits are fairly strong frames, it could be a possibility.

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thingummijigger · June 2007

i think i may have a similar problem, except in my 06 big hit 3 which ive had 6 weeks now.

it appears to be like, stiction in the bushings, but only to compress from being fully extended, all the bolts come out easy and are tight, but its making a definiate click as it begins the travel. [xx(]

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TGR89 · June 2007

yea its more a clicking noise....there are no cracks in the frame thank fck....

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Stinkyboy · June 2007

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TGR89 · June 2007

no

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mini-eggs · June 2007

I've got an 06 bighit and don't know if its the same as yours but I had a similar sort of thing after a couple of rides.

I emailed specialized, and they replied saying its nothing to worry about just stiction in the bushings. They advised me to put about 1 or 2 TINY drops of oil around the pivot bits, and its been fine ever since.

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TGR89 · June 2007

so it doesnt make the clunking sound anymore ?

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thingummijigger · June 2007

i thought it coiuld be that. awesome, thanks mini-eggs [:D]

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TGR89 · June 2007

what kind of oil did you use.....motor oil or some other kind?

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mini-eggs · June 2007

I did it a year ago, um if i remember correctly the guy i spoke to from specialized recommended motor oil.

If in doubt send them an email they were pretty helpful with me!

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TGR89 · June 2007

ok then i'll do that cheers mate

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