Squeaking belt: Napa syl- glide or....?

[Retrop]

The drawback to using something like sil-glide is that it attracts dust, dirt and other debris. A squeaky belt does not hurt anything as long as the belt is properly adjusted.

 

[dbmg]

My belt is adjusted properly and after a long ride letting bike sit a bit before parking and not running, as I back bike to its spot in garage belt will chirp a bit. Does not do it while riding or when cold before ride. I equate to the bike getting older.

 

[coopernicus]

I equate to the bike getting older. That's probably it cause I am the same way...once I get moving I'm ok but if I stop awhile I start popping and creaking till I get going again.

 

[Jeff Klarich]

What about the good old days when you would use chalk on the fan belts.

 

[Jack Klarich]

What about the good old days when you would use chalk on the fan belts.

The wax from the chalk or crayon would still work IMO

 

[dbmg]

I had a guy loose the tip of his finger one time trying to quiet fan belt down while car was running......

I equate to the bike getting older. That's probably it cause I am the same way...once I get moving I'm ok but if I stop awhile I start popping and creaking till I get going again.

The saying goes, nobody said it would be easy getting old...