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

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.