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roddy YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 31	drive belt 02/19/20 at 18:04:33 i just read some info about the drive belt and have another question. does the drive belt howel when riding? it sounds as if its coming from the rear wheel area and stops on deceleration
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Re: drive belt
Reply #1 - 02/20/20 at 00:38:19

You didn't say if the bike is used , the belt making noise can be either misalignment of the belt/rear wheel (don't go by the marks on each side of the axle ,they may not be correct) or from the bearing in the rear pulley being worn ( jack the rear of the bike ,grab the pulley at 3&9 O'clock a see if there's play when you try to shake it ) . It could also be adjusted to tight ,proper adjustment will allow you to twist the belt in the bottom center 90 degrees using your thumb and one finger.

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Reply #2 - 02/24/20 at 18:58:38

thank you so much for your reply. my bike is a 2012 with 8000 miles.i have adjusted the belt with the brass guide that is in the tool kit. the belt appears to be running in the center of the pulley ie a little space on either side. if it is not a hazard or would be lessening belt life, it doesn't bother me. i've put about 3000 miles my savage since i bought it. thanks for reading, roddy

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springman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2217 Spring, Texas Gender:	Re: drive belt Reply #3 - 02/24/20 at 19:06:04 Yep, the belt can make noise. And if it gets wet it is even worse.
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roddy YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 31	Re: drive belt Reply #4 - 02/25/20 at 16:35:02 thanks for your reply. i'll not give it much more thought
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batman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3806 osceola new york Gender:	Re: drive belt Reply #5 - 02/25/20 at 22:02:23 That's to bad, because if you used the supplied gauge there is a good chance the belt could be to tight and prone to snap and brake prematurely , But that's OK their only $218.00,maybe more , if it ruins the rear pulley bearing or the output shaft bearing inside the center cases.
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28685 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: drive belt Reply #6 - 02/26/20 at 09:16:18 Yup, what the Batman said,... The belt tightens when the shocks compress,... I keep mine a little loose. 90 degree twist method beats the factory gauge. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1335401723 See video... ...
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springman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2217 Spring, Texas Gender:	Re: drive belt Reply #7 - 02/26/20 at 19:27:16 Yep, I agree with Serowbot. I keep it a bit on the loose side also.
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