Greasing the Belt...

[Bob Denman]

Does anybody remember where I can find some info about this? I think that there might have been a TSB issued...
Thanks! :thumbup:

 

[harrypottar]

Greasing the final drive belt? I'm no expert but I would not recommend it, as it would pick up tons of road grit and damage the belt.

But I will defer to a more experts comments

harry

 

[Bob Denman]

My feeble little brain seems to recall seeing something about putting a little bit of grease on the sprockets to help prevent the belt from squealing... :shocked:

 

[Jeriatric]

Does anybody remember where I can find some info about this? I think that there might have been a TSB issued...
Thanks! :thumbup:

Wasn't hard to find. Searched "greasing belt"

See #9

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...noise-2011-RT-Limited&highlight=greasing+belt

 

[Bob Denman]

I was looking for the wrong thing... pps:
Thanks! :2thumbs:

 

[jerpinoy]

no grease on belts , ok on chains

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[Dudley]

I have been using Plumber's Grease. It is synthetic and has reduced the squeal considerably. I just apply a thin coating (now and then) between a few teeth on the rear sprocket...like you do when applying a salve on yourself.

 

[boborgera]

I used plain old belt dressing available at most walmarts, autozone, NAPA, etc. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

You're right; they're not... :shocked:

 

[StanProff]

I have been using Plumber's Grease. It is synthetic and has reduced the squeal considerably. I just apply a thin coating (now and then) between a few teeth on the rear sprocket...like you do when applying a salve on yourself.

When does the belt start making this sound? Does this apply to '10's 11'or 12 model years? Does the age or miles on the spyder have anything to do with it? My 2010 rt-s sm5 doesn't do it yet. 13`000 miled so far. Did brp change suppliers for the belts maybe?

 

[boborgera]

Isn't belt dressing sticky?
I have absolutely no idea of the dynamics of a cogged belt and I'm not saying belt dressing is a good or bad idea because I haven't a clue.
But a cogged belt as is on the Spyder isn't at all similar to a V belt is it?

Not at all, It drys/evaporates much like brake/carb cleaner.

 

[NancysToy]

When does the belt start making this sound? Does this apply to '10's 11'or 12 model years? Does the age or miles on the spyder have anything to do with it? My 2010 rt-s sm5 doesn't do it yet. 13`000 miled so far. Did brp change suppliers for the belts maybe?

If you don't have the noise, don't worry about it. Worse with the 2012s, for whatever reason.

 

[Bob Denman]

I don't think that they change suppliers for the newer belts, but they did change the belts a little bit...
I think! :shocked:

 

[bruiser]

Yep. Mine squealed on acceleration. Especially if it was a bit fast. Didn't know about the TSB until I went on SpyderTalk. I was told, by several. at the BBQ that my belt was to close to the sprocket. Took it to the dealer when we got back, he said adjusted it. But it doesn't squeal anymore.

 

[Bob Denman]

Are you sure that the squeal wasn't from the rear seat??? :shocked:

 

[DR Buck]

I'm not understanding this issue. I have a 2012 Limited and don't have squeeling. Squeeling of belts occurs when the belt slips on the pully. Belt dressing helps it grip. It doesn't taken a brain surgeon to realize cogged belts do not squeel. If they do, you have bigger problems.

 

[NancysToy]

I'm not understanding this issue. I have a 2012 Limited and don't have squeeling. Squeeling of belts occurs when the belt slips on the pully. Belt dressing helps it grip. It doesn't taken a brain surgeon to realize cogged belts do not squeel. If they do, you have bigger problems.

Cogged belts can squeal. They can do so when the outsides rub against the sprocket flanges, or even when the ribs rub as they engage and disengage the sprocket cogs. While most don't, certain combinations of belt composition and hardness, and certain sprocket designs can result in squealing cogged belts. BTW, they can also whistle quite loudly.

 

[Bob Denman]

:dontknow::dontknow:

 

[3whlLefty]

Belt Whistle??

BTW, they can also whistle quite loudly.

I'm curious about this. I have a noise like a howl. Seems to happen most in the 35 to 45 mph range. Sounds a lot like the noise from straight cut gears. Applying the brakes does not affect it. I wonder if it's the belt since all else seems fine and I'm at 11K miles. Maybe I'll try that grease. The automatic belt tensioner might help too. It all seems like guessing tho.