Squeaking noise after longer ride????

[GDOG_PITBULL]

Ok guys, what am I dealing with here? I have been reading about pulleys, belts, brakes etc. and none of these seem to apply. Here's the scenario: Noise only starts after I have been on the bike for a good while (over an hour or 2) and brakes and clutch levers have no effect on the noise. It is only hears when I am coming to a stop and stops completely once stopped. It is not constant but it also is not faster or slower with speed (as I remember it). Sounds like it is coming right out of the primary cover or maybe a little further towards the rear wheel. Maybe a rear brake issue or a bearing???
Thanks
G

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

Wow, all clueless ????:lol:

 

[Raywood]

Hard to diagnose from behind a keyboard Gman.

I would start by the process of elimination. I would first spray some silicone on the belt and pulley and see if this eliminates the issue.
Then if you think it's brakes pull the calipers and check for a stuck puk. I've had a couple stick over the years.
Then think about the clutch rod too, not sure if your 04 is similar to the 05 and newer but there was some issues with a dry squealing rod.

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

Hard to diagnose from behind a keyboard Gman.

I would start by the process of elimination. I would first spray some silicone on the belt and pulley and see if this eliminates the issue.
Then if you think it's brakes pull the calipers and check for a stuck puk. I've had a couple stick over the years.
Then think about the clutch rod too, not sure if your 04 is similar to the 05 and newer but there was some issues with a dry squealing rod.

Thanks Ray, but I swear to god this is coming right from the left side primary area. I have always been pretty good at diagnosing stuff like this, but this one is fcking with me!:bang:
G

 

[coach]

It could be coming from the front pulley. It turned out that my squealing was caused by the belt edge rubbing.....in my case....rear pulley. It got worse at the end of a ride. It was hard for me to tell exactly where also. Where I zeroed in was when I stopped.....I could hear the rubbing when I pushed the bike forward....it went away when I rolled the bike backward.

The silicon trick only lasted for about 500 miles of riding. What I finally did was....with the rear wheel free off the ground (on and floor jack).....I could see the belt move to the edge of the pulley by rotating the wheel forward and away from it rotating the opposite.....and only a vary slight amount. Through trial and error and playing with the alignment I was able to find an adjustment that worked.....knock on wood. If it doesn't last I'll go back to the silicon before every ride.

 

[Daddycool]

any shavings in the primary oil?

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

any shavings in the primary oil?

Have not looked at that. I am due for a major service and plan on having the primary, clutch etc. done. Either that or trade up to a new bike with payments and a whole new set of problems.
Thanks
G