Un-welcome noise!!
11-16-2008 | 04:53 PM
#12
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From: Mont County, Pa
RE: Un-welcome noise!!
ORIGINAL: kwilson16
I would try an approved lubricant before I took anything apart this close to your trip. With 1000 shots, the bearing is not really suspect. This would be like the wheel falling off a car on the way home from the dealership. Just needs alittle TLC after the wet hunting trips.
Which cam do you have? From the manual:
ECCENTRIC LUBRICATION
Cam & 1/2 Performance System bows (except for Versa Cam & 1/2) feature sealed ball bearings which do not require lubrication.
For conventional bearings or bushings, such as those found on AccuWheel and Versa Cam & 1/2, a light spot lubrication of the axles where they pass through the eccentric should be done on a regular basis (1,500 - 2,000 shots). In adverse hunting conditions where dirt, dust or moisture are encountered, lubrication may be done on a daily basis. Hoyt recommends you use a silicone or Teflon based lubrication or any other quality grease available at your local Hoyt Pro Shop. It is NOT recommended that you use "Penetrating Oils" such as WD-40, EZ-#7, Fast Break, etc.
I would try an approved lubricant before I took anything apart this close to your trip. With 1000 shots, the bearing is not really suspect. This would be like the wheel falling off a car on the way home from the dealership. Just needs alittle TLC after the wet hunting trips.
Which cam do you have? From the manual:
ECCENTRIC LUBRICATION
Cam & 1/2 Performance System bows (except for Versa Cam & 1/2) feature sealed ball bearings which do not require lubrication.
For conventional bearings or bushings, such as those found on AccuWheel and Versa Cam & 1/2, a light spot lubrication of the axles where they pass through the eccentric should be done on a regular basis (1,500 - 2,000 shots). In adverse hunting conditions where dirt, dust or moisture are encountered, lubrication may be done on a daily basis. Hoyt recommends you use a silicone or Teflon based lubrication or any other quality grease available at your local Hoyt Pro Shop. It is NOT recommended that you use "Penetrating Oils" such as WD-40, EZ-#7, Fast Break, etc.
I like the new car analogy, that was spot on.I feel MUCH better now. I didn't really think it was the bow perse. I'll take care of this little matter before I leave. You can bet the ranch on that!
Again, thanks.
11-19-2008 | 12:39 PM
#13
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From: Mont County, Pa
RE: Un-welcome noise!!
I'm good about bow maintenance, so I thought I'd give my string and cables some extra wax before going north. I included the servings as well. The un-welcome noise is now gone!! I love an easy fix.I'm a happy camper.
11-19-2008 | 02:35 PM
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RE: Un-welcome noise!!
Hey just thought I'd tell you that if that doesnt work you should bring the poundage down a bit and then bring it back up. I took my bow into the shop when mine started to make a slight sound, and it just ended up being a little paint that was chipping. It was just as you are explaining when I let down slowly. Just give it a shot, if the lube doesn't work.
Just a thought.
Mitch
Just a thought.
Mitch
11-19-2008 | 03:45 PM
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RE: Un-welcome noise!!
Come on early, you've been around awhile, figure it out. I don't know about these newer hoyts but the only time my 05 hoyt has ever given me a noise it was the small round wheels that the yoke attached too. A shot of something took care of it for a year. It never did it this past year. Maybe gibblet had something to do with it. I miss that guy. Happy that he's doing so well though.
I've never been in a shop that knew more, hell as much as I do, andI don't claim to be an expert.
I've never been in a shop that knew more, hell as much as I do, andI don't claim to be an expert.
11-19-2008 | 08:55 PM
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RE: Un-welcome noise!!
A little late to dive into it now Id take it how it is get if fixed when it comes back, cause then you wont have to worry about "what if they have to send it out to fix it" and then there you stand without any bow.
Ryan.
Ryan.