is this belt noise?

george james · 05-03-2012, 08:52 PM

While coasting (maybe during acceleration, engine is possibly drowning it out) i hear a roar/whine that rises then falls in sound level. If it is belt noise will spraying water on it make the noise change temporarily to assure me it is the belt? 4500miles, 2011 nomad,tire 80% worn, went on 70 mile 2 up ride and noise started after i left home. Thx for u'r input......by the way belt running position on pully is same as always.

**ringadingh** · 05-03-2012, 09:12 PM

It could also be tire noise, some tires start to growl like a bad bearing after they are worn for a bit.

george james · 05-03-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

It could also be tire noise, some tires start to growl like a bad bearing after they are worn for a bit.

Think it would start all of a sudden if it were a tire? Got any idea what kinda noise the belt would make, roar, squeal (like a fan belt)?

bullman · 05-03-2012, 09:47 PM

Belt? Not sure what belt you would be referring to

I agree with Ring, I am thinking that it is tires. Does the sound get louder when you lean? My tires started making the noise around 6500 miles. The "stones" are known for this.

bullman · 05-03-2012, 09:50 PM

oops, I just realized we are talking about a 2011, my 03 is shaft driven...my bad

chuckster131 · 05-04-2012, 05:42 AM

Mine was a bit to tight, readjusted and whine is gone..

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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	It could also be tire noise, some tires start to growl like a bad bearing after they are worn for a bit. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	Mine was a bit to tight, readjusted and whine is gone.. __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com
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05-03-2012, 09:47 PM	#4
bullman Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Painesville, Ohio Posts: 193	Belt? Not sure what belt you would be referring to I agree with Ring, I am thinking that it is tires. Does the sound get louder when you lean? My tires started making the noise around 6500 miles. The "stones" are known for this.
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