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Message started by PaulB on 05/02/09 at 06:46:01

Title: Drive belt squeek
Post by PaulB on 05/02/09 at 06:46:01

Had my first ride in the rain yesterday on my new 07 S40. 100 feet into the ride the belt started making a squeeking noise exactly like a bad fanbelt in a car, worse when I was on the throttle, less when I let off the throttle, and gone with the clutch pulled in. For 10 minutes the roads dried out and the noise went away, and it is gone on this dry mornings ride. I presume it is the belt, sure sounded like it. Is this a common occurrence, is it always going to happen in the rain or does it eventually wear in and stop, and most importantly does it indicate a problem I should have looked into by the dealer. 250 miles on the bike.

thank you,

Paul

Title: Re: Drive belt squeek
Post by Savage Eddie on 05/02/09 at 08:13:28

well, its still under warranty, i would bring it in and have them check the belt alignment. mine did that too until i adjust the rear wheel and centered the belt. the squeal is coming from the belt rubbing on the lip of the sprocket. (in most cases) do a visual and see if its rubbing. if it is then the edge is probably shiny and glazed....

congrats on the new bike and welcome to the forums!!

Title: Re: Drive belt squeek
Post by grandpa on 05/02/09 at 08:31:13

The rear wheel alignment is the biggest offender. Most folks on here say to throw the belt tension gauge away. Adjust the belt until you can twist it 90 degrees. I had a bad squeak as well. I loosened the belt a little and adjusted the rear wheel until the belt ran centered. A little parafin on the belt edge helps as well. Have been squeak free since.

Title: Re: Drive belt squeek
Post by Skid Mark on 05/02/09 at 09:34:15

I rub bees wax on the belt edges as required. The squeek gets especially bad in the rain.