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Front shocks squeak like crazy
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Posted by: gel1197

The front shocks (at least I think it's the shocks) sqeuak like mad on my son's 03' trx250ex and I have tried all types of spray lubes and grease. Any ideas? Is this a common thing or ?

Posted by: 300exOH

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Originally posted by gel1197
The front shocks (at least I think it's the shocks) sqeuak like mad on my son's 03' trx250ex and I have tried all types of spray lubes and grease. Any ideas? Is this a common thing or ?

It is very common... You most likely need to remove the shocks and grease the upper and lower shock bushings. Just spraying something in there usually isn't enough. Make sure you use a good waterproof grease (marine grade). You might want to grease your a arm bushings as well since they could be causing the squeak as well.

Posted by: RideRed84

It's most likely your a-arm bushings. I have the exact same problem and I'm just too lazy at this point to tear apart the front end just to grease it. I just live with the noise, you really don't notice it when your really riding hard and have a helmet on. If your on a leasure cruise it's a different story and can drive you nuts. I'll get to it before I go on a trail ride with my girlfriend that's for sure.

Posted by: 250excrf250r

put a slip on exhaust just to drown out the sound and a jet kit. you also will get some more speed. or you could grease it

Posted by: gel1197

Thanks for the advice. It is kind of nice knowing where your son is because you can hear him squeaking all thru the woods!

Posted by: exrider12

true

or just buy him an exhaust and u can hear from further away

Posted by: 250excrf250r

yea depending on his age if you get a full exhaust you could hear him alll through the trail

ex rider12 is righjt