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Belt Squeek........
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' ?

Everything I say is fully substantiated by my own opinion.

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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Belt Squeek........ Reply #1 - 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.
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Reelthing Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Fish or ride that is the question Posts: 5397 Houston,Tx Gender:	Re: Belt Squeek........ Reply #2 - 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 -
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Belt Squeek........ Reply #3 - 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
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28653 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Belt Squeek........ Reply #4 - 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.
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vtail Senior Member Offline life's short, ride fast Posts: 408 Portland,OR Gender:	Re: Belt Squeek........ Reply #5 - 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. http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm/Module/Main/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/Mak...
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sluggo Serious Thumper ModSquad Offline big singles lead, twins follow the pack Posts: 4744 moses lake washington Gender:	Re: Belt Squeek........ Reply #6 - 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. that to me is the simplest solution to the problem....
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Re: Belt Squeek........
Reply #7 - 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.....

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sluggo Serious Thumper ModSquad Offline big singles lead, twins follow the pack Posts: 4744 moses lake washington Gender:	Re: Belt Squeek........ Reply #8 - 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.
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