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Old May 9, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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95 FXSTC, 35,000. rear belt is squeaking to beat the band. on deceleration in gear with load on. if I disengage the clutch the noise stops. also a chirp while under acceleration. All is alighned correctly, tire, belt, swingarm. also proper belt tension.

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Old May 9, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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soap it down with bar soap...and make sure it really isny your primary chain...
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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Here's a home remedy I picked up on this forum. It works, and can't harm anything. Buy a block of paraffin (available with the canning goods at the grocery store) and drag it along the edges of the belt.
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 10:28 AM
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Recheck the belt tension. Your symptoms are exactly what happens with a loose belt. You do have a belt tensioner tool right?

Mark
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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Yea I have been around and around with this for weeks, realigning and retentioning, everything is right on. I'm going to try cleaning the belt and using the wax idea. That really sounds like the best solution, and one I haven't tried yet.

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Old May 10, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Thanks again guys, the wax worked great!!!
 
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