Squeeking Noise

[jpoirier]

I have a loude squeeking noise coming from the front part of the drive....anyone have any idea where to start looking? I happens when the bike is in motion.

Joe

 

[jpoirier]

Hard to explain it, but it sounds like something might need to be greased or something.

 

[Brew]

My be your clutch push rod. Put some high temp grease on it and maybe you'll be golden...

 

[jpoirier]

the noise continues even when I pull in the clutch...

 

[HMAN]

Try this.... take a bar of soap and rub the inside and outside edges of your belt. If the noise goes away....belt squeek. A cheap place to start.

 

[jpoirier]

If that's what it is.....what is the permanent fix for it?

 

[BillV64117]

It took a rear pulley replacement to stop my belt squeak. It was worth it.

 

[jpoirier]

there isn't supposed to be any kind of lubricant or anything on either pulley, is there....I didn't think there was...

 

[jpoirier]

Put some soap on both edges of the belt and just got back from about a 2 mile ride...squeek is gone. I wiull say too that when it happened it was about 100 degrees outside, litterally. Much cooler now....will keep an eye on it...

Thanks everyone!!!!!!

Joe

 

[jsub]

It's your top motor mount. Do a search.

 

[jpoirier]

Went up to the store this afternoon, and the squeek came back. I checked the top motor mount, but it appears to be tight (I couldn't move it). I just used a little T handle allen to check it. Anyone know what it should be torqued to? Is this a common problem....should I be putting lock tight on these?

 

[HMAN]

The soap only lasts for so long. You might check your alignment. And Loctite is your best friend, both blue and red.

 

[jpoirier]

HMAN...

I'm not the most mechnically inclined...LOL...what's the best way to do that, or am I better off bringing it in?

 

[jpoirier]

Just another thought...my brother has a Pitbull that had a horrible squeeking noise when we were down in Daytona...the seal ended up going bad and he had to replace his tranny....to the tune of $2100.

 

[Oldskuul]

That top motor mount bolt usually has loctite on it, better to use a Allen bit on a ratchet.....and they still loosen up

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[HMAN]

HMAN...

I'm not the most mechnically inclined...LOL...what's the best way to do that, or am I better off bringing it in?

Fairly easy process. I simply found the center of the rear axle and marked it with a punch (both sides), then used calipers to check the distance from the inside edge of the frame. You loosen up the rear axle, loosen the set screws that hold it on location, I push the wheel forward to gain some belt slack and then pull the wheel back and eyeball the belt for straight, and then start to measure and reset. By turning the set screws on either side you can set it within .005. That is usually close enough.
You will need to raise the bike to do this, so if you have no lift, take it in.

And if the soap stopped your squeek even for a short time, chances are you have the dreaded belt squeek. Lots of threads on that one.....

 

[churcott69]

I PUT SOME ANTISEIZE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF BELT FACE AS IT IS A LEFT SIDE DRIVE ALSO A BIT DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE BELT IT STOPS THE SQUEEK AND KEEPS THE PULLY LIFE A LOT LONGER I DO THIS ABOUT TWO TIME A YEAR AND ROCK ON...

 

[jpoirier]

OK....so here's the scoop...I took my dog down to Iron Eagle in Grand Rapids and had Bimbo take a look at it. His verdict was that it is the rear sprocket. The bad news....he said it would be about $375 (depending on the sprocket)...$300 (roughly) for the sprocket....and $75 to change it. Anybody know where I can get a GOOD rear sprocket for less that $300?

 

[HMAN]

OK....so here's the scoop...I took my dog down to Iron Eagle in Grand Rapids and had Bimbo take a look at it. His verdict was that it is the rear sprocket. The bad news....he said it would be about $375 (depending on the sprocket)...$300 (roughly) for the sprocket....and $75 to change it. Anybody know where I can get a GOOD rear sprocket for less that $300?

If ya find one let us all know!!!:roll:

 

[jpoirier]

LOL....thx HMAN...but from what I have seen so far...$300 is pretty cheap