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Message started by brucey on 09/21/11 at 05:10:21

Title: Winding noise when I let off of the throttle
Post by brucey on 09/21/11 at 05:10:21

When I'm riding and I let off the gas a hear a winding noise, it seems to go away when I get back on the throttle. I'm going to head out and do some troubleshooting, just wondering if anybody knows what this could be. Thanks

Title: Re: Winding noise when I let off of the throttle
Post by youzguyz on 09/21/11 at 05:17:03

It comes from the belt (if it's the noise I hear at times).
Could be dirty or a bit loose.

Check your tension. Grab belt in the middle at the bottom and try to twist it. If it goes over 90 degrees, tighten it up a bit. Maybe a 1/4 turn on the adjusters at a time.

Title: Re: Winding noise when I let off of the throttle
Post by brucey on 09/21/11 at 05:24:18

Great, I will start there. Thank you very much

Title: Re: Winding noise when I let off of the throttle
Post by drums1 on 09/21/11 at 06:23:54

I get the exact opposite. I get a whirring, almost metalic whining noise when I am ON the throttle. Goes away when I let off. Seems to come from left side of bike. Haven't been able to pinpoint it yet. I have suspected the belt, but I am at 90*. I also bashed the bottom of motor on a gigantic rock, so I may have other things going on inside, but it almost sounds clutch related. I also have tried bee's wax and baby powder on the belt. Didn't seem to make any difference.

:-/

Title: Re: Winding noise when I let off of the throttle
Post by Bubba on 09/21/11 at 08:02:36

I'm betting it's the belt. Mine has done it for a while now. I don't worry about it at all.

Title: Re: Winding noise when I let off of the throttle
Post by MrBrownTX on 09/21/11 at 08:39:34

I have started to notice the same thing over the past couple of days. I am glad you asked this question! I'll check my belt tension.

Title: Re: Winding noise when I let off of the throttle
Post by ohio thumper on 09/21/11 at 09:09:55

check the front belt pulley also. i have had mine come loose on me.

Title: Re: Winding noise when I let off of the throttle
Post by weracerc on 09/21/11 at 09:11:16

mine did that on decel - i always figured it was the belt - after i changed the rear tire and re-adjusted the belt tension it no longer makes that noise on accel or decel.....my vote 90% it is belt related.

Title: Re: Winding noise when I let off of the throttle
Post by brucey on 09/21/11 at 14:13:01

Well I tightened up the belt a little bit and that seems to be what was making the noise. It still does it just a little bit but you can barely hear it. much butter, thanks guys

Title: Re: Winding noise when I let off of the throttle
Post by Bubba on 09/21/11 at 14:40:37

me, I'd rather have the belt loose and hear the noise...drowns out the speedo rattle ;D

Title: Re: Winding noise when I let off of the throttle
Post by onedivision on 09/22/11 at 19:35:00

Mine had developed a hideous squeal, so I tightened the belt tension, about a half-turn on each bolt - it still had a bit, so I'd seen where beeswax was mentioned by drums1. Hmmm, I had a stick of lip-balm on hand & put a good dab on my finger, wiping it on the belt - problem solved! Stay safe. :)

Title: Re: Winding noise when I let off of the throttle
Post by SoE on 09/23/11 at 07:33:19

0A3D2A2A297978707B480 wrote:

me, I'd rather have the belt loose and hear the noise...drowns out the speedo rattle ;D

+1 :D