It made me nuts till I got some Gulf canning wax & slid chunks of it on the belt till it had slight coating on it. Too much & it just gobs up & slings on the wheel. Just a little makes a big difference. After a while you wont need any for a few weeks. I have to re-do it after I get caught in the rain. One box looks like enough wax for several years.

When mine gets noisy, I give the edges a light scuff with a medium sandpaper.  It takes the glaze off and quiets it down.  Give it a try.

So just to get it straight, you put a little lube/wax in the teeth?  The teeth on the belt I am assuming.  

Also, I don't understand the 90 concept.  Are you saying that you should be able to take the belt between your fingers and bend it 90?  If thats the case mine is way to tight.  I tightened mine to the specs in the clymer.


And just to be clear I have ball bearing grease.  That can damage the belt? (like chemical reactions and whatnot)

Hey, luken, grease or oil will likely soften the belt & wreck it.
The twist is along the length of the belt. We are not suggesting that you bend the belt 90*. Just grab it & twist it along its length. Should be able to get the belt pointed straight up & down in the middle, between front & rear sprocket on the bottom side. The easiest spot to grab.