Slightly Bent Rear Pulley

[Th3InfamousI]

I noticed some really load squeaking/chirping noise coming from the rear left when I get above 10-15 mph. I figured it must be belt/pulley. After doing a few seconds of poking around noticed that the rear pulley is slightly bent. I'm not sure if this would cause this? I'm not sure how much of a role that piece of the pulley play's, I would assume not much if the belt is properly aligned. Has anyone had a similar issue?

After reading some articles I'm going to try and put some of the DuPont Dry Wax and see if that helps mitigate the issue. I just bought the scoot and have only put on about 350 miles :bang:

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[phatchopper300]

Looks like you picked up some debris on the road and it got caught between belt and pulley. That could cause the squeaking/chirping noise. You could try and put some wd40 or I believe soap on the pulley and see if that helps and see if that is the problem. Mybe some one else will chime in and give better advise. Just sayin

 

[Mickeetwo]

Check and make sure the pully bolts are tight.

 

[woodbutcher]

rotate the wheel and look at the corresponding spot on the teeth of the pulley and see if there is any damage to them. if a stone got between the belt and the pulley, you may have damage that could cause the noise. just thinkin'.