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Title: This might sound crazy... Post by doc5446 on 09/05/08 at 21:28:09 Just got done with a 12 hour shift at work and had to ride home in the rain (15 miles). Everytime I ride in the rain, a chirping noise comes from what seems to be the left side mirror. It only happens when the road is wet, and it chirps louder when accelerating. Is this just me? :-? |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/05/08 at 21:38:15 Its not you, its your belt. Mine squeaks so loud in the rain it is embarrassing. |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by verslagen1 on 09/05/08 at 22:20:59 soooo your left mirror is chirping at you... do you chirp back? Vot do you sink itz trying to tell you? :-? |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by doc5446 on 09/06/08 at 13:06:18 273423223D3036343F60510 wrote:
I translated the chirping this morning and the bike was telling me to take the cage next time they call for rain. I'll be cleaning and polishing tomorrow. 8-) |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by forrest on 09/06/08 at 13:46:08 68657F666F7C6B786E793E3A0A0 wrote:
I translated the chirping this morning and the bike was telling me to take the cage next time they call for rain. I'll be cleaning and polishing tomorrow. 8-)[/quote] oh no way rain and a chirping drive belt will force me back into a cage. |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by doc5446 on 09/06/08 at 20:47:08 333A2727302621550 wrote:
I translated the chirping this morning and the bike was telling me to take the cage next time they call for rain. I'll be cleaning and polishing tomorrow. 8-)[/quote] oh no way rain and a chirping drive belt will force me back into a cage. [/quote] That's just what it was telling me, that doesn't mean I will listen... ;) |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by eanon on 09/07/08 at 07:45:10 Try some beeswax on the belt. Heard it works well to silence that little bird..... |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by ALittlebird on 09/07/08 at 09:53:42 07030C0D0C620 wrote:
Ok I promise to be quiet. All you had to do was ask. ;D |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by serowbot on 09/07/08 at 12:25:37 LOL!, It works!..and that was just the threat of beeswax!...must be allergic..(post edit, oops!) |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by ALittlebird on 09/07/08 at 12:59:36 4650475A42575A41350 wrote:
Ooooo, I'm not touching that one! ;) |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by serowbot on 09/07/08 at 13:35:09 Right,..right,..right.... sorry,..sorry,...sorry... Edited...was different in my head... :-[ :-[ :-[ |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by Skid Mark on 09/07/08 at 21:13:57 Yep, it's the belt. did the beeswax cure and it worked great. Got a lifetime suppy at the Michaels arts and crafts store fo $20 I now carry a small brick of beswax in my tool kit and apply when required. It is a very annoying squeek abnd am so releived to not have to hear it any more |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by PhilM on 09/08/08 at 03:18:24 7E7861727E252A130 wrote:
The only problem with multiple applications of beeswax is the buildup of sticky residue on the belt, which can get gritty and cause wear. I found I only got squeaks when the belt was a little tight. I loosened the adjuster bolts by one turn each and haven't had it happen since then. The 90 degree twist test seems very accurate, before I loosened it a bit the belt would twist to about 80 degrees and now its on 90 it's all peaceful again! |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by Brad_THMP3R on 09/08/08 at 17:48:48 When the birdy starts chirping at me, I just shoot it with my .22, as for the belt, I spray canola oil on it being careful not to get it on the tire. |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by Bikemom28 on 09/09/08 at 04:57:30 48455F464F5C4B584E591E1A2A0 wrote:
You may also want to try and re-align the wheel,mine chirped and we tracked it down to a miss-aligned wheel and IT WORKED ;D no more belt squeel ;) |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by eanon on 09/09/08 at 13:32:15 ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: This might sound crazy... Post by DJM on 09/09/08 at 13:37:11 I fixed my chirp/squeal by replacing the shock absorbers between the wheel and the rear pulley, but mine squealed all the time, not just when wet. Also, I had 16K miles on the bike. Cost about $40 to replace all 6. |
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