Dave wrote on 12/31/13 at 10:00:53:Make sure you are running the belt right down the center of the rear pulley. You should be able to see a gap on both sides. If you need to move the belt over.....loosen the axle and tighten the tensioner on the side you want it to move "away" from. If you want to keep the tension about the same - loosen the opposite side the same that you tighten the the other one. Repeat as necessary until you get it right.....if the belt is not touchin' the sides it should not be squeeking.
Dave, I think you are right, as my belt lays up against one side. I tried your fix, but I am not centered, tho after a short ride I think the noise has abated. My question is, do you really have to tinker with it a lot to get it centered? I am using the notches on the frame to guide me, but of course that is not an exact science either.....small adjustments best, or lets say 5 turns to the adjusting bolt each time, or divide equally on both sides, one tighten, loosen the other side as you suggested? Thanks