Worn linkage roller bearings after 15h

[TNTCycle]

I've noticed what feels like play in the linkage/suspension when lifting the rear wheel on a couple of Beta's when new even...But it is usually the shock twisting just a bit on the upper heim joint and banging in its mounting tab on the frame. The upper heim joints just don't take much to twist but actually have no play. Looks like spring twist that is normally from shock compression will do this...If you push the shock a bit away from the tab it is contacting the "Play" goes away!

[GMP]

My shock has a mark that reflects this. That said I did go through one upper bearing, but everything else has been tight and clean. Scrapped the seals, tighter sealing orings, Amsoil polymeric grease.