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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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My new used train is my 1st bike. So a couple weeks ago I pulled the belt guard off. About a week later I noticed a squeeking sound coming from around my rear wheel. It only does it when in gear & moving. I'll pull the clutch and it goes away. Sounds like a hampster wheel. Just wonder if anyone would have any idea's? Wheel bearings? Can't imagine removing a plastic belt guard would do anything. Any thoughts would be awsome.

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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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My drive belt will squeak when it's not adjusted right. Did you change the tension or alignment on the rear tire? I'd start adjusting there.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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nope, didn't touch the tension at all. bike has 9kish miles on it. maybe it's coincidence.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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Last time I heard this same issue, a guy had dropped a scew and it lodged in the primary btween the gear and the housing/belt (some how?). When the bike was in gear it was rubbing on the belt making a singing noise and when the clutch was in, no noise.

He finally found the problem and it was a screw as I described. He played hell getting it out.

Hopefully this is not your problem, but jack the bike up and check this out.
 

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hmm, will do. maybe picked something up on the road. thank's for the input
 
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