My belt was at MAX settings for tightness. I cleaned one of the pads with alcohol cuz it had scuff marks on it. I had it almost on full lock the last time I ran it. I have a new belt and now have the VTX upgrade clutch kit. I have yet to go to the track and run it with the cleaned pads. I like to see incremental change in improvement. Since I am not on the racing circuit I don't like to fix things till their broke. Thanks for advise I'll keep it under my hat.