Squeak when I take off

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texvet16

Active Member
I have a squeaking nose when I take off from a stop. As far as i know it never stops, I just can't here it at high speeds. At low speed when I pull the clutch in, the squeak stops. When I let it out, it starts again. It sounds like it's comming from the right side. Can anyone help me out?
 

BigDogBro1

Made in the USA
Could be the clutch pushrod is getting dry or the ramp bearing is going out on the actuation cable side. Search for clutch pushrod adjusting to get a start on it.
 

Relic

Active Member
If it's still doing it after checking the clutch push rod etc, it could be belt squeek if it's only doing it under a load.
 

f18mech

Member
If you have a metzler rear tire. check the rear belt alignment. I had the belt rub on mine becuase the profile of the metzler 300 tires is wider than the avon.
 

Kdub

Active Member
Check your fender mounting bolts had an annoying rattle I couldn't find ended up being a lose fender bolt. Only rattled when under power.
 

woodbutcher

Mr. Old Fart member #145
Staff member
and it could be fooling you as to where it is coming from and could be the throw-out bearing.
 

T.Byrd

Well-Known Member
There has been a lot of talk about this on here. If it does it under a load there is a good chance it is the rear pully. You can change all the belts you want and its probably going to continue till you change the pully. Bob if it is the pully it should stop when you let off the throttle and start when you get back into it,with out the clutch.
 

Ghostflame

Well-Known Member
I have a squeaking nose when I take off from a stop. As far as i know it never stops, I just can't here it at high speeds. At low speed when I pull the clutch in, the squeak stops. When I let it out, it starts again. It sounds like it's comming from the right side. Can anyone help me out?
Clean it, if it's dirty
Oil it, if it squeeks
But: Don't mess with it, if it works!

Sorry. But I couldn't resist. :roll:
 

stinger1

Member
Mine did this, it was the Bearings in the Baker. the shaft was moving from side to side by about 2 ml which meant it was rubbing....
 

Mojo

Member
After the bike has been rolled forward, see where the belt is tracking on the transmission pulley. It should be close to the center of the pulley. I have found the belt rubbing on the transmission trap door many times, and it makes a squeaking noise when it does. You should also notice belt debri on the trap door if this is the case. This is caused by a worn transmission main bearing.
 
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