Rear Suspension

[RoyC]

Any one know how to stop the rear springs from groaning ?
They are new units.
Roy.

[Greybeard]

Any one know how to stop the rear springs from groaning ?

Is the mother-in-law on the pillion by any chance?

[JulianS]

Might need a smear of grease between spring and cover.

[Greybeard]

Could it be from shock absorber rubber bushings? If so rubber grease, (available from Halfords in the UK) might be the answer.

[morris]

Had it on the SA’s old shock absorbers but as they where worn it didn’t bother me.
Installed a new pair recently but to my surprise they groan/whine in the same manner...
Anyway, it’s only audible when the engine’s not running so I pretend not to hear it 
A case of “they all do that sir”?

[RoyC]

I will take them apart IF I can find a compressor tool to remove the collets.

[dave55]

Could it be from shock absorber rubber bushings? If so rubber grease, (available from Halfords in the UK) might be the answer.

Or KY jelly, says its safe to use on all rubbers and cheaper than Halfords !

[RoyC]

I will take them apart IF I can find a compressor tool to remove the collets.

I can't find one for love or money.

[RoyC]

I will take them apart IF I can find a compressor tool to remove the collets.

I can't find one for love or money.

I've found one, http://www.lasertools.co.uk/product/5209  ,but not at that price. £263.16 inc VAT , Geees.

[RoyC]

I will take them apart IF I can find a compressor tool to remove the collets.

I can't find one for love or money.

I've found one, http://www.lasertools.co.uk/product/5209  ,but not at that price. £263.16 inc VAT , Geees.

Got one and ordered it  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/girling-type-spring-coil-shock-compressor-triumph-bsa-norton-etc-motor-cycle/112612869122?hash=item1a38400402:g:FrAAAOSw~FNUY2OB