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Re:I just don't know what to do anymore . . . 9 Months, 2 Weeks ago

LokoTripper wrote:
hrdbrgn wrote:
and as soon as you adjust the squeek out you'll need a new tire or pads and have to start all over again! i have to say...the only thing i dont like about my bike is that DAMN BELT SQUEEK. Mine has NEVER been silent after 250 tries

Really ?? I have a couple of friends that own RoadStars ( they do not live in my city ) I have asked them and none of them have my drive belt problem

I have just given up , no matter what I do , I fix it for a couple of hours and then it's freakin back !!

I just don't know what to do anymore !!
im with ya bro....i just did it again this past weekend and right now its pretty good. best ive had yet and im not touching it. its still there but i dont notice it unless i try hard to hear it so im done. its as good as it going to get i guess.

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