Timing Belts

[Squirrel]

So, I had ordered a couple of timing belts a week or so ago and decided to install them yesterday.  My 2000 Valk C has around 75,000 miles on it.  I'm glad I did this so I don't have to worry about them anymore.  While I have it apart, I'm spending time cleaning some of the chrome pieces as well.

The crank gear had some buildup from the cam belt, which I carefully cleaned off.  I definitely don't want to put any scratches on this part of the pulley.


The idler pulleys had buildup on them as well, so I cleaned them off, too.  I checked both idlers to verify smooth operation.


The old timing belt looks a little rough on the smooth side.  I'm thinking that the buildup on the idler pulleys came from this side of the belt.


Here is a pic of the new and old timing belts.


The trigger wheel on this bike is a 6 degree wheel!  Does anyone know if this is the stock wheel for this bike?  It's possible it was changed out prior to me purchasing the bike.


I lined up all the timing marks and verified I could turn the motor over by the crank pulley before starting it up.  I verified all the timing marks lined up properly about three times, just to be sure.  I started it up and everything looks good.

I have now started taking the front end apart to replace the front fork springs, seals, and dust covers.  I hope to buff out the front wheel a little before re-installing it.

[Pappy!]

the 6 degree wheel was not the production piece.

[Thunderbolt]

6 degree was aftermarket on Standards and Tourers and 4 degree on Interstates.  The ECM on the Interstate models advanced the timing a couple of degrees which is why some have installed the Interstate ECM into Standards and Tourers.  You lost a little top end with the so called trigger wheels but gained low end.

[Squirrel]

Thanks for the replies, Pappy! and Thunderbolt.  The previous owner must have installed it.  Also, I have been running regular gasoline with no detonation or pre-ignition issues.  The spark plugs are a nice chocolate brown color and not fouled.  I did install a jet kit when I installed my Cobra 6 into 6 pipes several years ago, as recommended by Cobra.  On another note, the previous owner must have been really hard on the brakes because the front and rear rotors were past their wear limits, so I had to replace them ($600.00).  That's why the rotors have the gold center.  This was at 34,000 miles!

Talk about a phat lady, here's a couple pics of my 2000.