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Message started by skrapiron on 03/26/08 at 20:00:16

Title: Belt Squeek........
Post by skrapiron on 03/26/08 at 20:00:16

God I hate that sound!

If I tighten my belt too much, it squeaks. If I loosen it too much, it squeeks. If I get it just right, its fine for 30 miles, then it starts squeeking again. I'm SOOOO frustrated!

Other than replacing my belt every week, what can I do?

I don't really want to invest in the $189.00 belt tension tool so how much deflection should I have when the belt is 'just right' ?

Title: Re: Belt Squeek........
Post by demin on 03/26/08 at 20:02:43

General consenses is: Half way between wheel,and front pulley on the bottom part of the belt ,you should be able to twist it 90 degrees.

Title: Re: Belt Squeek........
Post by Reelthing on 03/26/08 at 20:06:21

folks have been known to use beeswax or the belt lube from HD on the sides of the belt -

Title: Re: Belt Squeek........
Post by verslagen1 on 03/26/08 at 20:22:20

A fellow mentioned earlier that his pulley bearing/bushing? was wobbling, check that.

Also, there's a set of dampers behind the pulley that might need a bit of lube. (mine are worn, but no squeek)

And check the airbox for mice ;D

Title: Re: Belt Squeek........
Post by serowbot on 03/27/08 at 09:11:31

I sometimes give the edges of the belt a light sanding to take the glaze off. That quiets her down for me.

Title: Re: Belt Squeek........
Post by vtail on 03/27/08 at 10:12:12

Hub Shock Absorber #4; 6 of them and sprocket drum #14 might need some silicone lube and/or cleaning.
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Title: Re: Belt Squeek........
Post by sluggo on 03/27/08 at 10:37:41

i've said this before but it bears repeating.

the squeek, like my wife's nagging, i've learned to tune out. :o 8-)

that to me is the simplest solution to the problem....

Title: Re: Belt Squeek........
Post by skrapiron on 03/27/08 at 12:16:44

Normally, I'd agree with you, Sluggo. But the last thing I want is my belt self destructing at 60mph......

I looseded it (again), then tightened the axle nut to 90 ft/lbs (the book calls for 80 ft/lbs). I have it to where I can almost turn it 90* right in between the front and rear sprocket on the bottom.

So far, so good. 86 miles today and no squeek (yet).

I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Now I have to figure out why my wife's scooter refuses to idle properly. My work is never done.....

Title: Re: Belt Squeek........
Post by sluggo on 03/27/08 at 23:33:12

i keep an eye on my belt due do to a rock puncture. have seen no evidence of side wear in over 15,000 miles, or any additional problems with the puncture. it's really tiny.