Yesterday I had 2 gigs and by the end of the afternoon gig the Speed King was squawkin' and yelpin like crazy.I used it for 2 years with out a problem and all hell broke loose.I am going to use my Slingerland til I sort this out.But where do I begin???This will be the third time I have re-greased everything..Any ideas.It is a sweet pedal WHEN NOT SQUAWKIN
ThanksV
Speedkings need some oiling up from time to time. Hit all moving parts with some oil every now and then and it should quiet down.
/Magnus
My Speed Kings always squeak at the heel joint. I don't have an answer besides oiling the area on a regular basis.
It is not an issue of oiling that is just a temporary bandaid it is an issue of metal on metal wear and movement . The only way to get rid of the squeak is to use a nylon sleeve/bushing in those places . I had one of mine done years ago from Jesse at DrumMechanix and it is smooth and silent . He sold the company but the new owner is still doing this . Here is a review and shows pics of what I am talking about .. http://www.drumforum.org/index.php?/topic/47813-review-speed-king-restoration-and-mods-by-drummechanix/
Grease, it don`t roll off like oil. Put it in several spots once or twice a year, with a Q-tip, float the footboard and that pedal goes forever.
Yes wear at the heel joint causes a squeak... have seen many modded with that nylon bush..
Cheers
John
I took the pedal apart and it does have a nylon bushing at the foorboard.I greased it up anyways. Did a lube job. I will apply grease at all of the other joints.Thanks,Vati
