AntonLargiader
Active member
Bolt that what special tool fits on? Are you still listening to the people telling you to tension this the old way?
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COACH785
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So How Do I Fix My Problem Drill It Out Or Scrwe It Out
AntonLargiader
Active member
You should be able to remove the broken bolt from the back, but I can't see the specifics of your situation.
However, provided your bike didn't have a defective bolt, you could experience the same thing if you reattempt whatever it was that you did to break the bolt. Exactly what were you trying to do, using what specifications, and at what point did things go wrong?
However, provided your bike didn't have a defective bolt, you could experience the same thing if you reattempt whatever it was that you did to break the bolt. Exactly what were you trying to do, using what specifications, and at what point did things go wrong?
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COACH785
Guest
I was using the special tool and over torque the bolt
AntonLargiader
Active member
Well, as I explained before, that's the wrong procedure for your bike. If you feel like actually solving the problem, I think visiting a dealer is your best option; either for them to do the work or for you to borrow/buy the correct tool.
AntonLargiader
Active member
Just to clarify things, can you give us some more info? What is the production date of your bike (should be on the frame sticker near the steering head, showing month and year) and what is the part number of the belt you have? Also, does your upper alternator pulley have a finely splined inner ring and a part number ending in 716?
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COACH785
Guest
2004 R1150 Gs
On The Frame O3/03. Part # 12317681841
On The Frame O3/03. Part # 12317681841
AntonLargiader
Active member
That's not an '04. Maybe it was titled in '04 but it's an '03. That changes a LOT.
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COACH785
Guest
So what does that change?
AntonLargiader
Active member
Let's get all of the information at once, OK?
bikerfish1100
New member
mario- if you want your questions answered, here's a few suggestions:
1) learn to use the search function. these type of questions (lowering a GS?, good year/concerns?) have been asked a gazillion times, and the answers haven't changed any.
2) if you have a new question, don't piggyback onto a barely related thread- start your own.
3) if you do # 2, you will likely get a few answers that sound just like my answer #1, along with direct answers from a bunch of guys who love repeating themselves from the last time someone asked the same questions because they love telling people about what they've done to make their perfect bike perfect for them, and you should love it too!
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hivizguy
www.hivizstore.com
Video of replacing / tightening Alternator belt
made simple...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9PLUcX-p4s
btw- i am using the after market dayco belt that i found at the local advance as that is what was previously on my bike.
made simple...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9PLUcX-p4s
btw- i am using the after market dayco belt that i found at the local advance as that is what was previously on my bike.
Jeff488
Aspiring Profligate
IIRC, someone, perhaps Paul Glaves, posted that the tool used to tension the Elast belt adjusted the distance between the two nearest pulley rims to 116 mm.
With that bit of info I made a spacer that length and levered the alternator up so that the spacer fit between the pulleys and tightened the bolts.
It seemed pretty simple, unless I missed something; which is entirely possible.
With that bit of info I made a spacer that length and levered the alternator up so that the spacer fit between the pulleys and tightened the bolts.
It seemed pretty simple, unless I missed something; which is entirely possible.
