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[WoadRaider]

There were mechanical changes to the 2016 model (motor I think). Just throwing that out there.

[Semper Why]

The feedback from the dealership tech was that it most likely is a belt tension issue. Also, probably nothing to worry about. Apparently, not having an exhaust rumble to hide the less intrusive sounds of a motorcycle gives you all sorts of new & wonderful sounds to which you should to pay attention.

The belt tension tool just arrived. I'll see what it says tonight, hopefully.

[stevenh]

I have adjusted my belt twice now in 1200 miles (once at 700, once at 1100) both times finding the belt too tight.  It gets noisy over 40Kg.  Once back at 25Kg it is much quieter on acceleration and under way.  It was over 50Kg at 700 miles.  I'll be curious to see what you find with your new gauge.

Steve

[Ndm]

Having set up the belt tension a few times has helped me with familiarity to the different sounds and a general feel for tension, I carry the tool with me now, I test rode an fx and a dsr on the weekend and both were tight, I mentioned it to the salesman and he said it was part of the PDI process, we checked and the dsr was at 40 and the fx was almost 50!

[Richard230]

Having set up the belt tension a few times has helped me with familiarity to the different sounds and a general feel for tension, I carry the tool with me now, I test rode an fx and a dsr on the weekend and both were tight, I mentioned it to the salesman and he said it was part of the PDI process, we checked and the dsr was at 40 and the fx was almost 50!

My 2014S  belt had 50kg tension from the factory and I have left it that way for the past 9K miles.  No odd noises or other issues, so I haven't messed with the belt.  My rear tire will need replacing soon, so I will adjust the belt properly after I reinstall the wheel.     With my luck it will probably start making noises then.