Levo SL Gen 1 Trying to find a noise I'm hearing when pre-loading before a jump

[ktown]

I've had my Turbo Levo SL for about 3 weeks now and I've found that it makes an odd creak or noise when I'm pre-loadig the bike before a jump. I'm sure it's not a Turbo Levo SL specific issue, but hoping someone has seen something similar and might be able to identify the noise. Here is a link to a short clip of the noise. Thanks!

Turbo Levo SL pre-loading noise

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[Andy__C]

No SL for me mate, but my 2012 stumpjumper (ancient by Levo SL standards) had click on preload and that was solved by re-doing the rear shock bolts and bushing - out, cleaned and torq'd.

Bike noises are hard to track down - its not a good noise to have on 3 weeks of use. One for the bike shop you purchased the bike from if it is local.

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[danf72]

Had a very similar creak on preload. Turned out to be the headset. I would give a little nip up just in case.

 

[ktown]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I’ve done quite a few things to “fix” the noise, but still need to get out on the trails to ensure I cured the problem. If it worked, I’ll post the remedy. If not, I’ll keep fielding possible solutions....

 

[lmartins]

@ktown did you figure out the issue on your bike? I have a similar sound coming out from the shock upper bolt and for the life of me I can't get rid of it.