Hi all, it's getting close to the time to replace the alternator belt (50,000km) has anyone done one of these yet and if so are any special tools required?
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Sorry everyone my laptop went down shortly after I posted that, thank for your replies. I've also found out that the factory service manual says to drop the engine to remove the cover, hopefully there is a short cut to get around that
When it will be done, let us know how long it takes.Sorry everyone my laptop went down shortly after I posted that, thank for your replies. I've also found out that the factory service manual says to drop the engine to remove the cover, hopefully there is a short cut to get around that
I gess you just have to remove the fuel tank.Yikes - let's hope so, otherwise I imagine that amounts to quite an expensive belt change if you have to book it in with a dealer.
No shortcut, these are NOT the engineers from the 60-80's. It's made like a goldwing frame, it all comes off in front of the cover and on top. All the coolers, motor mount, etc, you need to access the alternator and surrounding area also. The consumer wanted all this junk on a motorcycle, now pay the wrench fixing it!! I'd love to see a shortcut, I've tried. 3+ hrs minimum if you have done a Cali before, if not GOOD LUCK.
I copied the belt tool, easy if you have a welder & shop tools. Cost 20 bucks.
If you are a patient wrench to do it yourself, it's not a bad way to spend an afternoon. PIA=yes , especially the lock bolt for adj.
Let us know when it's done with pictures please.I read on the Wildguzzi Forum that an owner in Phoenix had cut through the alternator cover to remove a broken belt, and then replace it. Apparently the cut was barely visible. I haven't studied the setup on my Touring, but as I close in on 50,000km, I will be studying this approach carefully.
Stephen
Let us know when it's done with pictures please.
A good mechanic is worth his weight in gold.
Interesting, has anyone gone passed the 50k mark and not done the job? If so what happened? ThanksThere would be but Dealers don't pay us what we're worth so you get unfamiliar Techs.
Don't be afraid to give your wrench a tip
I had a BMW, 2005 they had the same belt and I was replacing them every 50k . The belt was like new not crack nothing, it was probably good for another 50k. But would you take a chance....Interesting, has anyone gone passed the 50k mark and not done the job? If so what happened? Thanks
I had a BMW, 2005 they had the same belt and I was replacing them every 50k . The belt was like new not crack nothing, it was probably good for another 50k. But would you take a chance....