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Tpoppa
Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 12:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
When I push my 03 XB9S around there is a squeak coming from the front pulley. At first I thought it was the belt, but it's coming from the pulley.

Any idea what's causing the squeak or how to get rid of it?
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Kdan
Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 07:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Both of my bikes squeak from various places around the drive belts, when I push them around the garage. I've never thought anything of it.
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Glitch
Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 08:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Same here.
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T9r
Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 09:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Get rid of the bearings, that will cause the squeaking to go away!

Try a dry lubricant like Sailkote at your local Marine store or try shooting it with some Tephlon based lube to see if the squeak goes away.

If there is play in the idler pulley, check the bearings.
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Glitch
Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 09:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I have a new idle pulley, just installed it two weeks ago.
My bikes done it since new.
Still though, it's always a good idea to keep an eye on the bearings.
Good call.
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Spiderman
Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
says it right on the can ;)
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