Rear end squeak
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
Rear end squeak
All,
I have a belt drive squeak on my 01 FLHR. When I role on the power I get a cherp coming from the rear drive. Had the HD dealer investigate this when I repalced a rear tire last spring, and they found no problems. I have since checked the bearings, belt, and drive sprockets (per HD manual recommendations). And cannot find any issues either.
Has anyone else experienced this issue and can help me pinpoint where to further look?
Thanks,
I have a belt drive squeak on my 01 FLHR. When I role on the power I get a cherp coming from the rear drive. Had the HD dealer investigate this when I repalced a rear tire last spring, and they found no problems. I have since checked the bearings, belt, and drive sprockets (per HD manual recommendations). And cannot find any issues either.
Has anyone else experienced this issue and can help me pinpoint where to further look?
Thanks,
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 6,081
Likes: 1,127
From:
i had squeek as mention above and it was the black rubber muffler mount at the rear slip on...and did same as mentioned above...sprayed some PB Blaster into it and noise went away...wd#40 would work also.
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
Thanks for the reply's folks. I have had a sqeek in the rear rubber muffle mount and have replaced them. I haven't tried cleaning the belt before, which i'll give it a wurl.
But to let you know, the squeek is occuring as I'm going down the road. It also has a tempo, as I get faster, the squeek get's faster. Hence the reason I think it's the belt.
Could it be something in the primary that may sound like a rear drive problem?
But to let you know, the squeek is occuring as I'm going down the road. It also has a tempo, as I get faster, the squeek get's faster. Hence the reason I think it's the belt.
Could it be something in the primary that may sound like a rear drive problem?
Trending Topics
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 799
Likes: 8
From: central Il
does it chirp or squeak all the time? my chirp was at a certain speed regardless of accelerating or decelerating
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
It cherps all the time. Sometimes it's louder that other times. Especially when it is wet. When I ride through fog on the way to work, it'll start cherping loudly, then quiet down as it dry's out again.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,802
Likes: 2
From: Salt Lake City, UT. Dushore, Pa.
Your primary is in oil so I wouldn't think it would be there. Wash that belt good, use simple green. It could be a sm stone got between the belt and the case or belt guard, do you see any marks on the outside of the belt. Also check the belt guard hasn't come loose and is rubbing. If your riding in WI it may just be telling you it's too cold, LOL!
Edit: Wash Belt and pulley.
Edit: Wash Belt and pulley.