My MZE is Noisy when shot anyway to make it queit
02-14-2002, 06:44 AM
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My MZE is Noisy when shot anyway to make it queit
I put my ZE on yesterday and man it was noisy when I shot my bow. I get a bad buzzing type of sound from it. Is there any way to fix this or is it normal? I hope it's not normal.
Edited by - bigcountry25 on 02/14/2002 08:26:55
Edited by - bigcountry25 on 02/14/2002 08:26:55
02-14-2002, 07:24 AM
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RE: My MZE is Noisy when shot anyway to make it queit
No I didn't cover the arm but it makes this sound when I shoot. I did notice that the cable slide fit very loose on the gaurd. I would say it is the cable slide, I can move it side to side on the guard alot problaly 1/8" or so and I can slap it with my hand and get a raddle. Is the cable slide suppost to be loose?
Edited by - bigcountry25 on 02/14/2002 08:43:26
Edited by - bigcountry25 on 02/14/2002 08:43:26
02-14-2002, 07:45 AM
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RE: My MZE is Noisy when shot anyway to make it queit
BC, check to make sure the pivot arm lock nut is not too tight (or too loose). With the turnbuckle sleeve (the piece you cut) disconnected from the cable slide, the arm should fall easily but it should not be too loose. To check it, tighten the locknut until the arm won't fall, then gradually loosen it until it falls easily with no slop.
Also check to make sure the turnbuckle sleeve fits perfectly on the screw stud on the cable slide. If you have to force it on at all, its not right. It might be slightly twisted or too long or short. Adjust it until it slides easily on the stud. A misaligned turnbuckle may be putting pressure on the slide which could be the source of your noise.
The slide looks large on my guard also. As long as your guard is a standard size, don't worry about it, that shouldn't be the source of the noise.
The moleskin on the arm is a good idea but only helps a noisy draw and does little for the actual shot.
Lastly, don't expect your bow to sound exactly like it did with a prong style rest. I noticed a different sound when I switched to the MZE, not louder, just different.
Hope this helps.
Turc
Edited by - Turc on 02/14/2002 08:49:38
Also check to make sure the turnbuckle sleeve fits perfectly on the screw stud on the cable slide. If you have to force it on at all, its not right. It might be slightly twisted or too long or short. Adjust it until it slides easily on the stud. A misaligned turnbuckle may be putting pressure on the slide which could be the source of your noise.
The slide looks large on my guard also. As long as your guard is a standard size, don't worry about it, that shouldn't be the source of the noise.
The moleskin on the arm is a good idea but only helps a noisy draw and does little for the actual shot.
Lastly, don't expect your bow to sound exactly like it did with a prong style rest. I noticed a different sound when I switched to the MZE, not louder, just different.
Hope this helps.
Turc
Edited by - Turc on 02/14/2002 08:49:38
02-14-2002, 02:49 PM
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RE: My MZE is Noisy when shot anyway to make it queit
I go along with the others.....the only buzzing sounds I ever get are from something loose......Turc explained the Pivot Arm adjustment perfectly and that's probably the main culprit for a buzz.....just a little slop.
The other place I've seen a buzz come from is that aluminum insert that is under the screw which tightens the hook arm to the Pivot arm.....crank that down good and snug.
ALso check your set screw contact plate....it's just sort of floating up there and could come loose pretty easily if not tightened properly.
And the moleskin is a great idea for the hook arm.......not for the buzz, but for quieting the draw. DEAD SILENT. Don't pick a really thick material.....the stuff with just a bit of loft is good.
cut two traingular strips.......one for one side of the "V" and one for the other. They should just meet at the bottom of the "V"(where the arrow rests during the shot) and form a smooth seam together.
Very sweet.
Mine is as quiet as quiet gets......no buzzing clanking banging whatever, so something is DEFINITELY not adjusted quite right.
IF you need anything else feel free to e-mail me.
The other place I've seen a buzz come from is that aluminum insert that is under the screw which tightens the hook arm to the Pivot arm.....crank that down good and snug.
ALso check your set screw contact plate....it's just sort of floating up there and could come loose pretty easily if not tightened properly.
And the moleskin is a great idea for the hook arm.......not for the buzz, but for quieting the draw. DEAD SILENT. Don't pick a really thick material.....the stuff with just a bit of loft is good.
cut two traingular strips.......one for one side of the "V" and one for the other. They should just meet at the bottom of the "V"(where the arrow rests during the shot) and form a smooth seam together.
Very sweet.
Mine is as quiet as quiet gets......no buzzing clanking banging whatever, so something is DEFINITELY not adjusted quite right.
IF you need anything else feel free to e-mail me.
02-14-2002, 05:35 PM
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RE: My MZE is Noisy when shot anyway to make it queit
"Those planing to buy a MZE might want to wait" = That's your other thread. Looks like you decided not to wait. <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
Make sure the OD plate guard, that piece that surrounds the riser, doesn't touch it in any way. Any bow has a certain amount of vibration after the shot. The "guard", since it is leveraged from the OD plate, can vibrate against the riser if it is too close and/or not tightened properly.
Make sure the OD plate guard, that piece that surrounds the riser, doesn't touch it in any way. Any bow has a certain amount of vibration after the shot. The "guard", since it is leveraged from the OD plate, can vibrate against the riser if it is too close and/or not tightened properly.
02-14-2002, 05:48 PM
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RE: My MZE is Noisy when shot anyway to make it queit
Len that's a good point (as usual)and one I forgot!!.....that overdraw guard on the left side of the shelf will act like a tuning fork when shot.....too close to the riser and BUZZZZ!!!
I kept all of my frame measurements about 1/16" away from the riser and a hair more for the OD guard....I then slid a bit of moleskin between this guard and the riser to ensure that there would be no chance for a metal on metal contact.
Edited by - Matt / PA on 02/14/2002 18:48:58
I kept all of my frame measurements about 1/16" away from the riser and a hair more for the OD guard....I then slid a bit of moleskin between this guard and the riser to ensure that there would be no chance for a metal on metal contact.
Edited by - Matt / PA on 02/14/2002 18:48:58
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