Hey ya'll. New to this forum and to HD. Just bought a 2005 Fatboy several months ago and am getting used to it and all the things about HD bikes. I have read through many of these questions and I have one I can't see anyone has asked about. When I sit down on my bike, either cold or warm, there is a squeek sound that comes from the rear. I am assuming it is the swing arm and / or associated bearings. The bike has 6200 miles on it. Are there grease zerks on the swing arm assemblies or how do I make this sound go away?

 

Mine has done the same thing since day one and it now has 13,000 miles and still does it. I haven't looked into but have been meaning too. It's more of a creak than a squeek though. If I come up with something I will let you know.

 

"Creak" is a much better description, thank you.

 

Mine has done it since it was new in 05. Figured maybe it was telling me to go on a diet.LOL

 

Eat less beans

 

Had same problem tham was driving me nuts trying to locate. Grease the pin that attaches the shock to the swingarm.

 

Thanks. Silly question but is there a zerk on the pin?

SC

 

No, there isn't. Mine comes from the front of the shock...

 

Could be simple as dry rubber bushings on the shock eyes. Silicone spray may work in there to quiet it down. Don't use oil, as it will rot the rubber.
Ron

 

Mine does it too, sounds like it is coming from the shocks as well.