Belt Chirp

[number1kyster]

I have a 2018 Sidewinder that is stock. It has always had a belt squeal after braking hard, which I assumed was the belt getting stuck down in the secondary when locking up the brakes.

I put 300 miles on it this weekend, and noticed that it chirps the belt often. Even coming out of corners that I coasted through without using the brakes.

What is going on here? The current belt is an 8jp with 900 miles on it. I inspected the belt yesterday and it looks great.

 

[towman]

Have you cleaned your clutch faces if not try that first

 

[Crossfire12]

Belt deflection??

 

[sideshowBob]

Like mentioned:
-clean clutches
-check belt deflection
-check clutch offset
-check primary rollers and weight bushings
-check your secondary rollers for flat spots
-try a new belt and set deflection
All part of clutch maintenance

 

[Fast]

I have a 2018 Sidewinder that is stock. It has always had a belt squeal after braking hard, which I assumed was the belt getting stuck down in the secondary when locking up the brakes.

I put 300 miles on it this weekend, and noticed that it chirps the belt often. Even coming out of corners that I coasted through without using the brakes.

What is going on here? The current belt is an 8jp with 900 miles on it. I inspected the belt yesterday and it looks great.

Sounds like you need to wrap your secondary spring tighter,if its on 3*3 try 6*1

 

[STAIN]

Usually a belt squeal means it is too tight.

 

[kinger]

Mine did this twice to me as well. Its less of a squeal and more of a groan upon giving it light gas. Goes away instantly only comes back after a hard stop.

 

[Big_Phil]

Need more wrap on the secondary clutch or a stiffer spring in the secondary.