V1 Squeaky heim joints

[SmsDetroit]

What is the best method to stop the Heims on the front end from squeaking

 

[Robinjo]

Following this.

 

[SmsDetroit]

Following this.

? There no link

 

[Ark :D]

? There no link

He means he is watching this thread with interest, likely because he has squeaky Heims.

 

[jirwin]

I'll have to ask my dad. When I first got it street legal I drove it to his place and we noticed it squeaking. He put some WD40-esque spray lubricant on it and it hasn't squeaked since. It wasn't WD-40 though. Might have been chain lube lol.

 

[SmsDetroit]

He means he is watching this thread with interest, likely because he has squeaky Heims.

I’m so dumb. I read that as “follow this” lol

 

[Robinjo]

He means he is watching this thread with interest, likely because he has squeaky Heims.

Correctamundo good sir. Mine squeak a little as well so I’m interested in solutions to this.

 

[jirwin]

I'll have to ask my dad. When I first got it street legal I drove it to his place and we noticed it squeaking. He put some WD40-esque spray lubricant on it and it hasn't squeaked since. It wasn't WD-40 though. Might have been chain lube lol.

It was chain lube. Its meant to cling so that makes some sorta sense

 

[G Atsma]

What is the best method to stop the Heims on the front end from squeaking

Looks like this got resolved. My smartass answer was going to be "just lube it"....

 

[Ross]

Some people will only use dry lube (graphite) on open ball/heim joints, as oil or grease will hold dirt.

 

[Dsteinhorst]

Wet lube works, but is generally not advised because of dirt issues and potential incompatibility with the working elements of the joint.

I've had 3 of my heims loosen up and start clunking. I bought higher quality ones from a local race shop. Replaced in pairs. Have not had those start making noise.

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[trophy1]

I used WD40 and haven't had an issue. Once a year I do a total maintenance on it which includes the WD40. No squeaks yet!

 

[Indy Lonnie]

Tenacious oil - stuff is unbelievable. It’s is a bike oil. 1 bottle will last a lifetime. I put 1-2 drops on my heims 2 years ago and they have been silent since. This stuff is a medium viscosity stinky oil.

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