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Visionary
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Brighton, TN | teach, I see that you have adjusted your belt every 1K, I don't know if you saw the thread where I was basically having the same problem. Most techs think the noise is from a misadjusted belt tension. So, most will only tighten or loosen the belt. This is only a momentary fix to the problem. Every time my belt was tightened the noise went away but soon would reappear. Quite irritating to be chirping and not be a cricket or a bird.
I never heard about re-aligning the belt, which is how I wound up fixing the problem on my own. You can either print it out and take it to them or highlight it in the service manual for them on how to do the procedure. Since I re-aligned my belt, no more CHIRPing sounds!!!!!
I've gone over 8,000 miles since I adjusted it myself, and haven't had to revisit the CHIRP.
Apparently, myself and others, have had this problem. SandCamelJim had a Victory Rep/Engineer adjust his at some location and he seems to be happy. Others have been able to fix the problem, apparently this issue is widespread. Take a look and see if it might help your Cricket or bird. |
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Tourer
Posts: 404
San Antonio, TX United States | I have not noticed many people mentioning the fact that from late 2007 and on, that the belt tension is a bit looser on Victory bikes. Belts are not supposed to be run quite a snug as they used to be. The newer manuals have almost ommitted using belt deflection as the method for determining tension. The prefered method is to use the sonic belt tension meter. I am sure some people are not aware of the fact that the drive pulley for the rear wheel is a different material than previously used. It has a different expansion rate and limit than previous drive pulleys. This is information that was passed on to me since i am a Victory and Bombardier Technician. I do know alot of dealers dont like to pay for the sonic belt tension meter (it is rather expensive) and will not get one and still rely solely on defelction methods. For quick cursory inspections, i still use the deflection method unless there is a complaint about noise or vibration coming up through the bike. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 763
Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | 10,000 miles on my 08 and have never tightened the belt. It is still as tight as the day I drove it off the lot. I have not had any problem with it making noise either. Guess I've been lucky. My radio and cruise controls both quit working. The dealer replaced them in a hurry with no hassle to me. I expected a couple of bugs with the first model year. There have been far fewer issues than I anticipated. I am really enjoying my Vision. I'm glad I didn't purchase other bikes I was considering. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 296
Central Florida | changed my belt out at 31K due to chipping.I kept it as backup belt as chipping was minor and could be used in a pinch.
Never had any squeaking or belt issues. From Day one (sept 07) bulletins had different specs than shop manual.It has gotten progressively looser since the beginning!
My first service in Oct 07, dealer didnt even have shop manual. I told them Specs for belt!! |
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Tourer
Posts: 548
Mount Vernon, WA United States | Again... the "issue" being experienced is somehow related to the dealers. THIS (keeping dealers up to date) is THE issue that needs to be addressed. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 623
| Glad I got a great dealer here in Cumming GA. They have fixed every issue I have had. Chirping included.
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 42
TUCSON, AZ | The heat issue seems to be a complaint that is fairly common. I live in Tucson Arizona, ride an 08 Vision. One of the things I have done is to cut out a small portion of the area covering the oil cooler. Only about an inch farther to the left to expose more of the radiatorand the cutout is the height of the cooler. This allows more air to flow over the fins of the radiator. The may seem counter productive. By flowing more air it has less time to pick up heat thus the actual air will be cooler. I can only guess that Victory covered this area to keep the temperature up for EPA reasons.
Arizona Victory has the cutout left inner fairings in stock. If this is of any interest.
Ride safe
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Tourer
Posts: 432
Gettysburg, 2008 Tour Premium | After a 2007 H-D Ultra, 2005 BMW K1200LT, 2003 Indian Vintage (I went a little carzy) and a2001 GL1800 I can say this bike has fewer 'issues' than any of them. This bike is a keeper. I adjusted my belt as per owners manual dead cold with a Harley gauge and with almost 8K in 3 months have heard no noise from the belt. When this bike is fully warmed up there is very little play in the belt, cold is a different story. |
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Visionary
Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA | TAG47 - 2009-08-31 12:51 PM
Arizona Victory has the cutout left inner fairings in stock. If this is of any interest.
Ride safe
so is this locally fabricated? I'm curious to this modification because all I've ever heard is that the Victory motor will not overheat period. So what is the advantage for this modification? I know this is obvious but I'm curious on stat's. Like how much cooler does the bike run on a 100 degree day verses one without the mod... |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 42
TUCSON, AZ | Yes they are locally fabricated for Arizona Victory. I have them on my 08 Vision. My motor has been upgraded with cams and a Big Shot for fuel. In our heat around 105 to 110 mine never gets above 225 oil temp. I've also had the other side done to reduce the exhaust header heat from bunching up at the cylinder. I also know the cut out on the left side helps with the heat on your leg.
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 8
| It's too bad they don't have the same alignment system as Harley, they actually utilize a cam type setup the axle
has one welded on the head side and the nut side has one also, the axle has a notch which the washer slides into so the alignment is perfect no matter what yo do, set tension by turning the head on the axle and this than turns both side at once works really good believe they started this a few years back my first Streetglide had this in 06
and I remember my 2001 didn't
Edited by tjjtande11 2011-06-06 10:35 AM
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Visionary
Posts: 4278
| pollolittle
So how is the best way to adjust the belt?
Hey you guys stealing this belt adjustment stop start your own heat discussion |
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Visionary
Posts: 2027
Brighton, TN | http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=3524&pos...
Is the tech reference article I wrote up and also a couple of other folks way of doing it. |
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why is Victory not resolving issues with 2008 that are so obvious?
