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The belt often makes various noises while riding that sound vaguely concerning.
: These noises should be investigated.
;Potential Causes
* Belt misalignment.
* Debris between the belt and sprocket.
;Effects
: If the belt is misaligned, it may be under asymmetric loading, and fail early and badly.
: If the belt is encountering debris, it may fail early and badly.
;Potential Solutions
* Check the belt and sprockets for debris and clean them with a non-abrasive brush.
* See the [[Belt Adjustment]] procedure.
* Fine tune where the belt rides on the rear sprocket.
*: [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210641031081262&set=p.10210641031081262&type=1&theater this FB post by Paul Murray] suggests this method for dealing with belt noises.
:# Adjust the belt tension screws on the back axle so the belt tracks just barely off the side lip.
:#: The side lip was rubbing the side of the belt and making noise.
:# Loosen the axle nut so the tensioners can move the axle freely.
:# Adjust the belt tension with the sprocket side tensioner and keep the brake disc side even, using the brake side tensioner screw.
:# Use the alignment notches on each side as a reference.
:# Then, with the rear wheel off the ground, spin the back wheel by hand.
:#: Using the accelerator is sketchy and spinning by hand will probably do the job.
:#: Observe where the belt is riding.
:# Adjust the brake side tensioner a 1/4 turn (or less), in or out, and spin the wheel again.
:#: Observe where the belt is tracking.
:#: As you do this a few times you will see the belt move from side to side.
:#: When you find the spot where the belt tracks just off off the side lip, and the tension is correct, that is the happy spot!
:#: That should eliminate some belt noises.
:# Tighten up the locking screws on the tensioner bolts, and tighten the axle nut when finished.
:{{disclaimer|I am not a motorcycle mechanic, but using the notches for axle location is just not accurate enough for belt tracking.}}
* Replace the belt with a loose chain drive, where such alignment is not an issue.
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[[Category:Belt Sound]]
The belt often makes various noises while riding that sound vaguely concerning.
: These noises should be investigated.
;Potential Causes
* Belt misalignment.
* Debris between the belt and sprocket.
;Effects
: If the belt is misaligned, it may be under asymmetric loading, and fail early and badly.
: If the belt is encountering debris, it may fail early and badly.
;Potential Solutions
* Check the belt and sprockets for debris and clean them with a non-abrasive brush.
* See the [[Belt Adjustment]] procedure.
* Fine tune where the belt rides on the rear sprocket.
*: [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210641031081262&set=p.10210641031081262&type=1&theater this FB post by Paul Murray] suggests this method for dealing with belt noises.
:# Adjust the belt tension screws on the back axle so the belt tracks just barely off the side lip.
:#: The side lip was rubbing the side of the belt and making noise.
:# Loosen the axle nut so the tensioners can move the axle freely.
:# Adjust the belt tension with the sprocket side tensioner and keep the brake disc side even, using the brake side tensioner screw.
:# Use the alignment notches on each side as a reference.
:# Then, with the rear wheel off the ground, spin the back wheel by hand.
:#: Using the accelerator is sketchy and spinning by hand will probably do the job.
:#: Observe where the belt is riding.
:# Adjust the brake side tensioner a 1/4 turn (or less), in or out, and spin the wheel again.
:#: Observe where the belt is tracking.
:#: As you do this a few times you will see the belt move from side to side.
:#: When you find the spot where the belt tracks just off off the side lip, and the tension is correct, that is the happy spot!
:#: That should eliminate some belt noises.
:# Tighten up the locking screws on the tensioner bolts, and tighten the axle nut when finished.
:{{disclaimer|I am not a motorcycle mechanic, but using the notches for axle location is just not accurate enough for belt tracking.}}
* Replace the belt with a loose chain drive, where such alignment is not an issue.
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[[Category:Belt Sound]]