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Peter Fonda

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Squeaky belt
Yesterday at 10:30:16

so today after my ride I noticed that my belt is starting to squeak, BUT only squeaks in certain areas otherwise it’s quiet. The belt was adjusted apparently when it was certified for the road, and I can see the marking from a plant marker I’m assuming he used. Never made noise before but today it did start to squeak

Also my front brakes are squealing when I back the bike up too lol 🤔 darn bike sounds like a little piggy lol

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VladzeImpaler YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 5	Re: Squeaky belt Reply #1 - Yesterday at 13:18:16 Was it wet? Mine sometimes do that when it rains.
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Peter Fonda Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 78	Re: Squeaky belt Reply #2 - Yesterday at 14:14:09 Nope, I don’t ride in the rain if I can help it.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 29019 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Squeaky belt Reply #3 - Yesterday at 17:35:13 belt tension... https://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1335401723 belt alignment... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1260147857/0
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Peter Fonda Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 78	Re: Squeaky belt Reply #4 - Yesterday at 17:51:09 I’m definitely gonna have to get the bike rear end up and have a look and see what’s happening. Maybe I’ll see about snapping a small clip and posting too. Not sure if maybe the alignment is off or what Won’t be able to get at this until likely Saturday or Sunday night
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Reply #5 - Today at 03:34:45

I run my belt a little bit looser than most - I prefer not having excess loads on the front and rear pulley bearings. Use the finger twist method to adjust....you want to be able to twist the belt 90 degrees with your thumb and finger somewhat easily. Also check the alignment and adjust so the belt runs in the middle of the rear pulley with clearance on both sides. Don't spray anything on the belt - but rubbing candle wax or soap on the sides can help quiet the squeak.

The original front brake pads from Suzuki can squeak as they age. Replace them with EBC organic brake pads and the noise will go away, and your brake will work a bit better.

Someday I will be old......But not today!

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