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Message started by DocNeedles on 09/19/09 at 19:42:25

Title: Squeeky Belt drive
Post by DocNeedles on 09/19/09 at 19:42:25

I could not find this in tech section although it is listed there nor in this section.
Where might I find it?
DocNeedles

Title: Re: Squeeky Belt drive
Post by Routy on 09/19/09 at 19:55:18

Don't feel like the lonely Ranger, I couldn't find anything in search on it either. This forum is great, but the search sucks !

Title: Re: Squeeky Belt drive
Post by verslagen1 on 09/19/09 at 20:15:48

search "belt chirp"

Title: Re: Squeeky Belt drive
Post by Stimpy on 09/20/09 at 13:04:01

Some people use bees wax or bar soap applied to the inside of the belt but
the best solution for squeeky belts seems to be commercial silicon spray

also found this guide thingy: "How to Fix Belt Drive Noise on Your Motorcycle"
http://www.ehow.com/how_5258908_fix-noise-harleydavidson-other-motorcycle.html

Title: Re: Squeeky Belt drive
Post by verslagen1 on 09/20/09 at 13:22:55

Funny how they went right to the heart of the problem, then gave the "if you want to avoid talking to the stealership" answer.

"A noisy belt could be caused by wheel alignment issues. Check this out with your mechanic or at the dealer.

If your alignment is ok, try cleaning the belt. This may fix your problem."

But not get at the crux of the problem? Why throw lubes at it to hide the problem? All you have to do is align the belt on the front and rear pulleys.

Rear pulley alignment, lift the rear wheel off the ground. With the bike in neutral, rotate the wheel by hand. Observe the belt, is it running in the center or to one side? Adjust as necessary. Now rotate the wheel in the opposite direction, same as before.

Now this is assuming you have a stock belt configuration in good shape and everything in the correct place.

If the belt is not running true in the front pulley, make sure you have the rear wheel spacers on the correct side.

If the belt can't be made to behave in the rear pulley I would suspect the pulley bearing, or the rubber dampers.

Title: Re: Squeeky Belt drive
Post by jabman on 09/20/09 at 14:15:15

my belt chirp was because it was too tight and not running true. you should be able to grab the belt in the middle and bend it 90 degrees up with moderate force

Title: Re: Squeeky Belt drive
Post by Pabst 2006 on 09/20/09 at 18:52:32

Solution: Cough up 4 bucks and visit a motorcycle dealership that will (and should) make you unhappy, Harley Davidson.

Walk in quickly, don't look around, ask in a confident tone of voice at the parts counter, "I need a tube of Poly Oil." They'll produce a 2-oz tube for $4.00 or so, and with a very small dab or two on just the edges of the part of the belt that's exposed (not covered by the belt guard), it's a good temporary fix while you figure out how to correct the real problem that's making your belt complain loudly.

-Pabst

Title: Re: Squeeky Belt drive
Post by verslagen1 on 09/20/09 at 19:37:10

belt chirp cover up lube $4
knowing how to adjust out the chirp, priceless.

Title: Re: Squeeky Belt drive
Post by Routy on 09/21/09 at 06:42:20

My belt chirps only when cold for a couple blocks or so. I can't see any misalignment. I was just tickled to know it was the belt....and not the clutch or something serious. But I sure didn't find that out by using the search ! >:(