Squealing Noise

[BadDawg Bill]

I have 1 1/8" on mine with plenty of clearance, could be like you say, some bad batches..
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If you look at your pic you will see the belt is over the left side. It's not centered...

 

[PacoPetty]

The write up below describes how to adjust your clutch, it is in the files with the manuals on Dropbox..the link keeps appearing in numerous threads


My shifting was hard and finding neutral was difficult. After adjusting my clutch, my shifting is now smooth and finding neutral is a breeze. This is how I did it. After leveling the bike, slide the clutch cable boot to access the cable adjuster
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Loosen lock nut and turn adjuster clockwise to loosen cable and give full slack to your clutch lever. It should look like this.
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Now remove the clutch adjusting cover to access the adjusting hardware.
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Loosen jam nut with 11/16 wrench and turn pushrod clockwise with a 7/32 Allen wrench until stops (only with light force) now turn pushrod counterclockwise ¼ of a turn and tighten jam nut. Install cover.
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Finally adjust your cable to give your clutch lever 1/16 of free play. Tighten the jam nut and slide the boot back in place.
Enjoy your smooth clutch.

That is way to scary for me to do so come on over and fix mine! Free beer and food!

 

[bdm7250]

If you look at your pic you will see the belt is over the left side. It's not centered...

True, the gaps aren't equal, but it tracks straight..the belt is always in that position.

 

[bdm7250]

Best way to learn is by jumping right in there and doing it, I was intimidated by my pitbull when I first got it(not a mechanic but mechanically inclined) but with support of the forum and members I quickly got over it and do everything myself it helps you understand and get to know your bike better, no question is a dumb question keep that in mind

Jump right in..really straight forward when you get into it..

 

[bdm7250]

That is way to scary for me to do so come on over and fix mine! Free beer and food!

If I was a bit closer I would stop over for sure, it is quite easy once you get into it. Could also check out marky-Marc's videos, I'm sure he's got one on clutch adjustment.

 

[PacoPetty]

If I was a bit closer I would stop over for sure, it is quite easy once you get into it. Could also check out marky-Marc's videos, I'm sure he's got one on clutch adjustment.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[bdm7250]

Thanks for the tip!

It's only a potential tip...

 

[bdm7250]

Go tip yourself

I got a tip for you...the tip of my middle finger..

 

[BWG56]

Jack the bike up spin the wheel forward and backwards and see if it moves from one side of the pully to the other, a trick I learned from another member

 

[BWG56]

I got a tip for you...the tip of my middle finger..

That wasn't the one I was thinking about