Squealing noise from left side
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Squealing noise from left side
Having an odd issue and need some help. Have an 02 Heritage with almost 25K on it. When i'm going about 35 to 40 mph I get this squeling type sound that seems to be coming from the left front primary or engine area. If I power up it goes away. Pulling in the clutch while I hear the noise does nothing, the squeal remains. Once I get above 40 to 45 the noise disapears. Any help would be appreaciated. I don't think its the comp sprocket cause it doesn't clunk ot grind at all.
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Could it be the drive belt? Put the bike up on a lift and run in gear to 35 mph and see if you can pinpoint where the noise is coming from. Maybe have someone help being as the throttle is on the right side.
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Thanks guys. Even though the noise seemed to be coming from the left front down by the primary it was actually the rear drive belt. A quick shot of silicone spray at the sprockets seemed to have solved the problem. Ridden a few hundred since and no noise. Talk about a easy fix
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I wouldn't use silicone spray or any belts lube on the sprockets or face of the belt.
Son had belt squeal on on his 09 NT. The wrench we like the best and does our work at our dealership gave him a little tin with some belt dressing in it and told him to use it sparingly and ONLY use it on the belt edges.
kinda Like the old Bryl-cream ads, a little dab will do Ya.
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Son had belt squeal on on his 09 NT. The wrench we like the best and does our work at our dealership gave him a little tin with some belt dressing in it and told him to use it sparingly and ONLY use it on the belt edges.
kinda Like the old Bryl-cream ads, a little dab will do Ya.
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Last edited by oct1949; Nov 16, 2013 at 03:28 PM.
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