MTD / Columbia Trail Flite SS400 Front Suspension

[minibike88]

I recently got my whole bike painted in a booth about 3 weeks ago. My suspension has been making a horrible screech and just not functioning properly since the bike was painted. As you can see the paint is chipping off (pics below), am I supposed to lubricate it or something? Any help is appreciated, thanks.




IMG_0143_zpsq8wqv1v5.jpg Photo by tylerz88 | Photobucket

 

[capguncowboy]

If it moves, it should be lubricated. Use some axle grease or bearing grease on it

 

[minibike88]

If I get it repainted and then lube it do you think it will keep chipping/wearing off?