Play in frame

[AverageJoeMTB]

Anyone else got any play on the E where the rear triangle bolts to the frame? It's most noticeable when the bikes not under load. If lifting for example you can really see it move.

 

[R120]

Play or flex? As in play between the parts of the swingarm, or that it flexes? the rear end itself has more flex than you might think

 

[AverageJoeMTB]

Play. It's always been a flexible rear end. Enough to knock when lifting the bike. It's how I noticed it.

 

[Frankenbetty]

If you’ve got play it’s either frame bearings or shock eyelet bushings (normally the top one) if you pinch the top of the shock with your fingers and lift the back of the bike up and down you can feel the clunk if it’s the eyelet bushing. Same with the frame bearings. Hold the linkages and wiggle the back end around to feel where the play is. It’s unusual for em all to go at the same time so a bit of wiggling will find out which ones need replacing