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« on: May 30, 2010, 03:49:23 PM » |
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Thinking about replacing 12 yr. old belt (pre-emptive)
Chet's page shows NAPA, Gates, and Goodyear altenatives (although the Gates number seems to not exist).
Any thoughts-pro's/con's on these or stay Honda?
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take personal responsibility and keep your word
98 Tourer, black and chrome, added 8/11/10
98 Std, yellow/cream, totaled 8/3/10
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2010, 04:08:50 PM » |
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I just did mine about two months ago I got the belts from NAPA store no problems what so ever.
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valk2128
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« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2010, 04:11:06 PM » |
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+1 on Napa Belts
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R J
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« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2010, 07:01:16 PM » |
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I just bought 2 Gates belts from O'Rielly's. It will have a 'T' in front of the #. The true # is T0275. The 'T' stands for Timing.
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ricoman
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« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2010, 01:37:00 AM » |
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Thanks all
Will get this done, it's on the to do list.
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98valk
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« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2010, 01:57:17 PM » |
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excessive underhood heat and sunlight shorten belt life.
a valkyrie has no underhood heat and sees no sunlight. honda only recommends inspection at 100k.
remember honda would warranty these bikes for 7 yrs, one could put 100k on in 4-5yrs.
EPA requires timing belts to last 100k in cars.
search out high mileage GL1500 goldwings and u will find most change belts at 100k. age has nothing to due with it.
YMMV and its your time and money.
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ricoman
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« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2010, 02:59:58 PM » |
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Good point(s).
Maybe I'll put it off for a while.
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Stude
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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2010, 03:23:41 PM » |
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www.rockauto.comHas Gates belts for the Valkyrie part # T275 and here is the best part I paid $17.55 each
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« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2010, 04:01:43 PM » |
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www.rockauto.comHas Gates belts for the Valkyrie part # T275 and here is the best part I paid $17.55 each I can't seem to find these belts on that site, either through a part # search or by looking under the motorcycle part search. Can you give me a link directly to the T275 timing belts? |
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« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2010, 09:40:25 PM » |
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www.rockauto.comHas Gates belts for the Valkyrie part # T275 and here is the best part I paid $17.55 each I can't seem to find these belts on that site, either through a part # search or by looking under the motorcycle part search. Can you give me a link directly to the T275 timing belts? Call them on their 800 #.... Work with a counter person. |
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« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2010, 05:37:50 AM » |
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Call rock auto's 1 800 # talk to a person ... web site is a little flakey sometimes.
No place that I know of can beat that price.
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Ferris Leets
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« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2010, 06:21:12 AM » |
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When I got my IS I replaced the belts. 10-11 years and about 30K miles. Several of the "teeth" were starting to peel off of the belt. None had actually come off yet but the potential for disaster was there. I would reccomend changing them because it is a pretty cheap fix.
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blackvalk
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« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2010, 07:52:22 AM » |
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I had the same questions a few weeks back. My mileage was low, but the bike is 12yrs old. I opted to change them. I bought two goodyear belts (duralast) from Auto-Zone that cost $23.00ea. The price on the post before mine was far less.
My belts looked good, but for $46.00 I felt better. While in there, I switched to a 4 degree Trigger Wheel. The bike gets up and goes now.
There was only one thing I will warn you about. On the crank shaft, there is a ring that has a mark on it. It aligns with an arrow to the right. When I touched the ring, it spun and wansn't connected to the crank. All I did was mark the tooth that aligned with the pointer so I was assured the crank was in the right position with the cam shafts. Rechecking the pointers was easy after tightening the idlers down.
Good luck! Bill
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Garland
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« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2010, 08:05:00 AM » |
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www.rockauto.comHas Gates belts for the Valkyrie part # T275 and here is the best part I paid $17.55 each I can't seem to find these belts on that site, either through a part # search or by looking under the motorcycle part search. Can you give me a link directly to the T275 timing belts? Call them on their 800 #.... Work with a counter person. I just got off the phone with them. They are saying that they are currently out of stock. |
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blackvalk
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« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2010, 11:41:50 AM » |
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Try Auto-Zone!
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Old Geezer Richard
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« Reply #15 on: June 01, 2010, 05:41:26 PM » |
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Hey Ricoman , I had replaced my belts on my Valk when I had just bought her with about 53,000 just be on the safe side and will change them out again when she hits 100,000 miles its just cheap insurance ... I got my belts from NAPA just like Mr Bubbles did , can't go wrong with NAPA  |
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Garland
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« Reply #16 on: June 02, 2010, 05:38:26 AM » |
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I tried ordering from NAPA about a month ago-they wanted about $80, and I would have to come back to pick them up. I thought I could order them online cheaper even with shipping.
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