So my Patriot just started to make a creaking noise in the first 6" of the draw cycle. It is not super loud, but easily heard from a few feet away. This annoys the crap out of me. I checked the limbs carefully for cracks and could not find anything there, but haven't had the time to rip the bow apart and check bearings and limb pockets. I really don't want to rip it apart as I just got the thing all tuned perfect and shooting better than it ever has (shot several 3" and 4" 50 yard groups last night w/ it )and was wondering if anyone has seen this and if it can be fixed by simply lubing the bearings without taking it apart? If so, what to lube with? The sound really sounds as if it is coming from the idler wheel, not the limb pockets or cam.

Also, does anyone know if the parts kit that you can buy off their site includes bearings? Anyone know what the bearings cost if they do indeed need to be replaced and aren't included in that kit?

Any suggestions on other things to replace while it's ripped apart so I don't have to do this again?