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| Author: | Desmond [ 23 Jan 2016 15:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Changing drive belt |
Hi All This is my first post on here so bear with me. I have an 06 Ulysess on which my drive belt snapped the other day. Not Happy, My son is even less happy as I got him to give me a hand pushing it home, 8 miles. He is still not talking to me. Anyway I have managed to get a new belt from Bowker Harley and ' with the metric'impearial tools I have get the covers and swing arm section out of the way but I have no tool that will fit in the back wheel axle. Now my questions :- How do get the axle out, there was no adapter in my tool kit that came with the bike ( second hand ). Will I need to buy a tool ? I presume that there is some sort of cam on the back wheel to tension the belt ( I have no manual ) I am used to chains. Where can I get a Manual. What torque setting on the back wheel ? Cheers Des |
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| Author: | pash [ 23 Jan 2016 15:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing drive belt |
Have a loo in the manuals section and download a manual If it doesn't work, let me know... |
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| Author: | 03 [ 23 Jan 2016 15:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing drive belt |
I'm sure you know this, but manuals appear both in the forum and another different set of manuals in the downloads section? |
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| Author: | kevmean [ 23 Jan 2016 16:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing drive belt |
You should slacken the axle BEFORE removing the section from the swingarm normally but on this occasion because there is no belt on it doesn't matter , just remember to fit the section before you tighten the axle after fitting the belt. The axle isn't a cam, you slacken it off 15 turns which allows the bearings to slide down the taper as the axle screws out, if there is no sign of copper grease on the axle it would be wise to remove it and apply some. IF the axle is seized (remember to undo the clamp bolt under the swingarm first) be careful it doesn't try to spread the swingarm . If it is it is best to strap the swingarm together with a ratchet strap before getting brutal with it. DO NOT exceed the recommended torque setting for the axle when you refit it , if you do you will crush the wheel spacer and destroy your bearings. |
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| Author: | paulastbury [ 23 Jan 2016 16:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing drive belt |
Ebay 22mm socket adaptor will fit.. £6 ish.. manual can be downloaded free of net.. |
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| Author: | paulastbury [ 23 Jan 2016 16:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing drive belt |
Aka... Motorcycle spindle tool. .. |
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| Author: | nickyb [ 23 Jan 2016 20:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing drive belt |
Check your local Halfords or motorcycle shop for spindle tool, there are a few youtube vids on rear wheel removal, if you have a cup type paddock stand it can be pretty straight forward, nothing really difficult, a few bolts on the front cover, the rear wheel out, and the belt guide.. Here's what I ended up with....  Only joking, theres plenty of help on here if you get stuck. 
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| Author: | kevmean [ 24 Jan 2016 12:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing drive belt |
You do not have to remove the rear wheel , just slacken the spindle 15 turns, it is possible to change the belt at the side of the road with the bike on it's sidestand 
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| Author: | rik [ 24 Jan 2016 12:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing drive belt |
kevmean wrote: You do not have to remove the rear wheel , just slacken the spindle 15 turns, it is possible to change the belt at the side of the road with the bike on it's sidestand ...as long as nothing's seized... |
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| Author: | gibbsy [ 24 Jan 2016 20:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing drive belt |
: rik wrote: kevmean wrote: You do not have to remove the rear wheel , just slacken the spindle 15 turns, it is possible to change the belt at the side of the road with the bike on it's sidestand ...as long as nothing's seized... 
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| Author: | Desmond [ 27 Jan 2016 11:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing drive belt |
Thanks for the advice Buddy will be having a go this weekend. |
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| Author: | Dave from Scotland [ 02 Feb 2016 20:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing drive belt |
So, how did it go? (Oh, BTW, maybe change your "location" to something more specific that "Brittan"- you might find that some owners local to you will offer a hand if needed, but we'd need to know what "local" is!) Dave |
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| Author: | paulastbury [ 05 Feb 2016 06:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing drive belt |
I,ll shout a bit louder, HOW DID THE BELT CHANGE GO DES.?? All good i hope... |
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| Author: | Finmows [ 05 Feb 2016 16:15 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing drive belt |
paulastbury wrote: I,ll shout a bit louder, HOW DID THE BELT CHANGE GO DES.?? Might not be able to hear you in the garage and still up to the ears in bits n pieces |
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| Author: | Nutah [ 05 Feb 2016 17:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Changing drive belt |
or using my patented method of throwing hammers & swearing 
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