Turkeygirl Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Ok, I just thought I'd throw this question out there, not really concerned. You all know about my new Hoyt Rintec XL I got this year. I've noticed that if it is sitting around awhile and then if I go shoot my bow, there is a small creak when I pull back the first time, then nothing after that at all unless it sits around. I don't know exactly wherei t comes from, must be the limbs when they bend??? Is this just because it is sitting around or could it be something else? I haven't had any problems with the bow, it continues to amaze me,lol I just wanted to ask though, see if anyone else has the same thing with their bow maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstringking Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? i have never had a problem like this but it sure would bother me. i would take it to an achery shop and get them to wach you shoot. see if they can pinpoint the noise. if that doesnt work and no one on here can help then i suggest calling Hoyt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? I'm not sure about on a Hoyt, but on a Mathews that squeak is caused by the QCC Quick Cable connector. It is a little plastic clip that holds the cable to the limb. Being totally unfamiliar with Hoyts, I don't know if they use QCC's or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunting_boy Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? ahhh my bow dose this its one of the cams prolley thats what is it with my bow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? Try putting a little bit of lubrication on the cam bearings. My bow used to do the same thing and when I put a drop of oil on the cam bearings it stopped. This was in my owners manual for that particular Bear Bow. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OklaBow712 Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? Funny I have noticed the exact same thing with my Reflex....one creak and then nothing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tunkhannockbowhunter Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? yep when my mathews outback sits around without being draww for a few days or so it too makes a little noise on the first draw. just like when i sit in the couch for a while and i stand up my knees or ankles make a little noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted December 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? Thanks for the replies...Yeah the instruction manuel says the bearings don't need lubrication so I don't know if I should anything on or not. What would be suggested lubrication on the bearings? Must be the Cam & 1/2 maybe since they are on the Reflex also... I've tried to pinpoint it but since it is gone after the first draw, that's kinda hard. Thanks for the input! I don't think it is anything mechanically wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? [ QUOTE ] I'm not sure about on a Hoyt, but on a Mathews that squeak is caused by the QCC Quick Cable connector. It is a little plastic clip that holds the cable to the cam. Being totally unfamiliar with Hoyts, I don't know if they use QCC's or not. [/ QUOTE ] I must have had a brain fart, and gave some bad info. I meant to say the QCC is where the cable connect to the limbs, where the cable y's. Looking at some pics of hoyts, they look like the same connector pretty much as the mathews. I'm betting this is where your squeak is coming from. If it is anything like the mathews it will be worse in colder weather. I circled in the pic what I think might be the cause of your squeak.... On Mathews bows there is a little casting flash on some of the QCC's that causes the squeak. Like I said, I don't know if what I'm talking about is a problem specific to Mathews or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? this slight noise comes from the limb pockets. on some of Hoyts bows because of the super tight tolerances on Hoyts limb pockets. its where the limb is sitting in the bottom of the limb pocket. Ruth, take a drop of a light 3 in 1 oil and add it to the bottom of your pimb pocket on each side. this should take care of it for you. i had my Protec do the same thing when i first bought it and we searched and searched until we found what it was. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted December 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? Hey thanks Tony and everyone! I'll do that today and see what happens:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OklaBow712 Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? heres a dumb question...where is the limb pocket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MathewsXtHunter Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? the limb pockets is where the limb meets the riser.if your bow is new it will sqeek or whatever it doing untill you break it in and then it quieten down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OklaBow712 Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? Good to know, Like turkey girl I was worried I may have had a severe problem. Thanks to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IAbooner Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? Had a Mathews Legacy with the same deal! Limbpockets!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Re: Is this...normal? heres a close up of the limb pocket. a SMALL drop ONLY of light oil on each corner. 2 drops only per pocket. also after oyur done hunting for the season, check the back side of the pockets. they can get dust and stuff in then and need cleaned out with a Q-tip.. [image][/image] this is the back side of the limb pocket. see where the bottom of the limbs contatcts the bottom of the pocket. this is where it needs cleanedout after the season is over. [image][/image] Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted January 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Re: Is this...normal? Thanks for the pics Tony! I'll have a look at mine. So do you put the oil in from the back side or the front side of the limb pocket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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