I have owned the bike since new. I have always taken very good care of it & maintain it regularly. I don't beat on it but I ride tracks occasionally and race it occasionally. I avoid mud when possible (unlike quad riders who seek it out). I thoroughly clean & go over the bike after every ride.
PROBLEM:
Sometimes (not all the time) when I compress & decompress the rear shock there is a loud click from the general area below the air box. I haven't pin pointed it yet but I wasn't sure if anyone on here could save me some steps. It happens pretty often while riding. I dont think it's anything to do with the sub frame as it happens with pressure on it (while sitting) and no pressure (while standing). My thoughts were that it has to be suspension related.
MORE HISTORY
I have never changed any swing-arm or linkage bearings but I plan to this month. I'm sure all the bearings back there are junk because the bike has 100's of hours on it.
(I never changed the bearings as a part of normal maintenance because they have never been a problem. Everything travels smoothly as it is supposed to.)
MY THOUGHTS
At first I thought the sound was coming from bad bearings but when I get close to the bike and have someone else move it up and down, it seems like the sound is coming from a higher location. Does anyone have any ideas? I am going to tear into the bike memorial day weekend and try to figure this all out but I was hoping someone else has experienced this and can point me in the right direction.
Thanks in advance guys!
Donovan