How do I stop my motorcycle belt from squeaking?
Take some wax (preferably beeswax) and just shmear a small dab of it on about a 1 inch area of each side of the belt. It will work its way into the pulley and take away the squeal.
Why does my drive belt make a chirping noise?
I have a 2K FXR4 with 5300 mi.I adjusted the drive belt according to the manual and it still has a chirping noise on decel.I tried making a little tighter and then a bit more loose and still have the chirping noise.I readjusted to specs and still a little chirping.Will this do any harm ?
How do you adjust the drive belt on a Harley?
Try adjusting the belt after it is at operating temp (like ride it a while), then adjust belt to the loose side of the spec, like 7/16″. The pulley’s expand, the belt doesn’t. I also use 2 x 8′ flouresent blubs on each side of the rear tire (be careful not to break them), and see if the rear wheel is inline with the front wheel.
When to replace a belt due to misalignment?
Inspect and replace all accessories / pulleys that are difficult to rotate (i.e. rough/seized bearings), or show excessive wobble / free rock Warning: Any existing misalignment condition probably caused pre-mature wear of the belt ribs on the old belt. A new belt is recommended once the accessory drive has been realigned.
What kind of noise does a belt make?
If the noise goes away, it’s a chirp. “Chirp” is a sharp, high-pitched, repetitive noise of short duration, usually worse at low engine speeds (idle). As belt speed increases, the belt noise may blend into one audible noise, but most likely diminish in intensity such that it won’t be detected.
Why is my belt making a squeaking noise?
Your engine belts make a screech or squeal noise usually because the rubber belt is slipping on the metal pulley and just like your tires spinning on the road, this causes noise. The belt may be slipping due to improper tension or because it simply has gotten old and the surface has become glazed, cracked or brittle.
Can I put WD-40 on a squeaky belt?
Spray just enough WD-40 onto the belt to lightly cover the area where the squeal occurs. Oversaturating the belt will result in severe slipping, which can permanently damage the belt. WD-40 is a water displacement lubricant and should remove the moisture from the belt ribs.
How long will a squeaky belt last?
Thanks to improvements in rubber technology, serpentine belts last much longer than they did back in the day. Most serpentine belts generally last between 50,000 and 100,000 miles. Eventually, your car’s serpentine belt will wear down from continuous exposure to heat and friction and will need to be replaced.
What should I do if my belt is squeaking?
If that’s what is making the noise, you’ll need to replace it. If the car’s accessory drive belt is causing the loud squeaking when it rubs against the pulleys, putting some soap on the bottom of the belt as well as the sides will stop the belt from squeaking.
How to check the drive belt tension on a Harley Davidson?
Harley recommends that you buy a special tool to check the drive belt tension on your motorcycle, but if you don’t have the tool handy, this method is fairly accurate, and it will let you know if you need to tighten or loosen the drive belt on your Harley-Davidson. It’s simple, and you can do it in under a minute.
What’s the best way to tighten a motorcycle belt?
Just put the motorcycle in neutral, grab the belt an inch and a half behind the primary cover, and twist it with 2 fingers and a thumb. It should feel really tight when the belt is twisted 45 degrees.