Belt Squeeling on 08' Dragon?

[ronmexico78]

Hi Guys,

I was riding last week and noticed my belt squeeling loud on my first day which i was doing long pulls and the sled was getting hot along with the outside temperature (25F)
The next day was a little cooler and i wasnt doing as long of pulls and it wasnt squeeling.
I know squeeling generally means a belt adjustment, but it didnt squeel the next day.....
My belt is on its 2nd season. Do you guys think because it is older is stretching with the warmer temps and causing the squeeling?? Then when the temps are cooler its not stretching as much and hence not squeeling??

Thanks

 

[GKR]

Right on the verge of squeeling is where you want to run for best performance. Belt adjustment is all it is. Have you checked your side clearance on the belt in the primary? It's often out of spec and is a worthwhile adjustment to have done for overall best operation. Make sure to do it on a new belt tho, they do narrow as they wear. Most often it is too large making engagement rough and changes your shift out some. With the right clearance ( I run at .010 -.015) it works real nice, great belt life and temps (providied clutching is right) and no trenching out of the hole.
Some venting in your sled to get rid of clutch heat is important too.

 

[bfchiro]

My 600 when it got warm the belt would squeal when idiling. I tightened the secondary one turn and the squeal went away. Hope that helps.

 

[stattonmw]

I have a 2009 D8 and had the same problem. Called and talked to Everett at the local dealership who is a repuatable for doing clutch work and rides himself. Before I could even finish explaining what you just did he told me to tighten the secondary clutch bolt a quater turn at a time till it went away. Either way hope this helps!

 

[ElectroTech]

Be carefull with the tensioner bolt, unload the bolt with the belt removal tool, then unlock the jam nut and make sure you use a well fitting allen key. I have seen lots of them stripped from guys trying to simply screw it in without loosening the jam nut or releasing the tension. Also sometimes a little heat is needed if it doesnt want to move easily.

 

[Ron]

And make sure the helix isn't in the reverse notch.

 

[ElectroTech]

LOL, I've seen a few F'ed up belt removal tools Ron, classic back it into the shop and try to pul the belt.