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jblvalk
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« on: December 10, 2018, 04:42:25 AM » |
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After buying the new belts nearly 5 months ago, I finally did the job. It was a little intimidating at first, hence the procrastination, but after reading, viewing so many resources on DIY's on the subject, it really ended up being a pretty easy job.
No surprises, but the only question I have is on the tension of the new belts. BTW I replaced the tensioners and springs too, since my bike is 20 yrs old and has nearly 90k on the clock. As most folks recommend, I simply let the new springs set the tension, and the tightened down the bolts. They just seem a little tighter than the old belts, which, by the way were visually in really good shape. The conclusion I came to is that maybe the old belts were stretched just a little bit over the years? I put 120+ miles on the bike on the new belts and there was no whining, so I will cease with the second guessing.
When I finished the job, I must have turned the crankshaft several times to be sure there was no resistance. Then, with certain body parts firmly puckered, I turned the motor over and that sweet, smooth Valk engine sound just warmed my heart!
Many thanks to all of those who have posted DIY's, pictures, and narratives of changing the belts. I paid around $175 for all of the parts (the tensioners were the most expensive of the bunch) and it took me 2 hours, but I took my time. A reputable independent shop quoted me almost $800 for the same job.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2018, 04:55:15 AM » |
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Just to make you a bit more at peace about the tension. It only takes a tiny bit over too tight to make them scream. And if you try to use the method described in the book they can be tight enough to scream. If yours are quiet they are at or under spec, which means they are perfect. Good job
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sandy
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« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2018, 06:12:23 AM » |
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As I live in Mesa (near PHX), I'd like to know what shop quoted $800 for that 1-2 hr job?
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Farside
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« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2018, 06:19:50 AM » |
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As I live in Mesa (near PHX), I'd like to know what shop quoted $800 for that 1-2 hr job?
Not living there but figure it must be a shop that doesn't want the work? That is ridiculous  |
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jblvalk
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« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2018, 06:43:16 AM » |
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As I live in Mesa (near PHX), I'd like to know what shop quoted $800 for that 1-2 hr job?
Not living there but figure it must be a shop that doesn't want the work? That is ridiculous Agree with Farside, they didn't want the job but it was an easy enough one to do so that begs the question Why?? Anyway, I'd rather not get into bashing anybody's shop now but it was one in the far west valley. Good guy but obviously didn't want the work. sandy - I have taken my bike to East Side Performance in Mesa and Sean there is really good too, but too far for me to take the bike in and wait for the job to get done. Glad I just ended up doing it myself. |
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da prez
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« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2018, 01:28:38 PM » |
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Shop time on belts include radiator removal. Some better shops will include a jar of vaseline.  Honda manual recommends pulling the radiator. da prez |
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Bighead
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« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2018, 05:04:52 PM » |
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Shop time on belts include radiator removal. Some better shops will include a jar of vaseline. Honda manual recommends pulling the radiator. da prez Uh why? Lol. |
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da prez
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« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2018, 06:01:05 PM » |
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If you have to ask , you can not afford it. I changed the belts before I read the manual. Never pulled a radiator.
da prez
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Bighead
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« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2018, 06:29:11 PM » |
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Ross that is the that I was stating why in the snuggle would anyone pull the radiator to change the timing belts? Eumbasses the lot of them  |
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Tfrank59
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« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2018, 06:49:19 PM » |
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it's hard to believe any manual actually recommends removing the radiator. It isn't even necessary to remove the radiator hose to get the timing cover off and the belts changed.
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-Tom
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'98 Valkyrie, ‘02 VTX 1800, '96 Royal Star, '06 Drifter, '09 Bonneville, '10 KTM 530, '04 XR 650, '76 Bultaco, '81 CR 450, '78 GS 750...
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DGS65
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« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2018, 07:58:04 PM » |
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I think you are reading the wrong manual! I believe the Goldwing requires this but not the Valkyrie.
I did mine in about 30 minutes and I have never done them before. I'm handy but by no means a mechanic!
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2018, 05:31:02 AM » |
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Who knows what "book" the shop goes by. There was a friend of mine here in Florida that got told at a Honda dealership the engine must be removed to change the shifter shaft seal |
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