Options on timing belt tensioners?

[Motörhead]

Has anyone ever disassembled the tensioners to replace the bearing itself with a Timken or repack? I did a quick forum search and didn't find anything related. They are available through Partzilla at $112.84 each. Ouch.
I don't want to replace the belts on unserviced tensioners.

 

[Dusterdude]

What engine?

 

[saganaga]

There's a guide on homebrew replacements for the GL1000 and GL1100.

Perhaps something similar could be done for the GL1200?

I personally haven't heard of the tensioners being a problem, but maybe someone else can chime in.

 

[Motörhead]

What engine?

1986 1200

 

[Rednaxs60]

Lots of info in this forum and a few others regarding a timing belt tensioner mod. Search this forum for info.

 

[Dusterdude]

Thats my suggestion,i did that on my 1100 a few years ago.i dont remember the part number on them tho

 

[pidjones]

This is the bearing that I used on my GL1000: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IVPEZ...olid=33XT8ZQ0ILO0P&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[Rednaxs60]

I did this as I mentioned on my 1200. Here's a link to the maintenance I did, page scroll down: https://goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewtopic ... &start=100

 

[Motörhead]

This is the bearing that I used on my GL1000: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IVPEZ...olid=33XT8ZQ0ILO0P&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Thanks! I ordered two at $19.69 ea, there are two left if anyone else is interested

I did this as I mentioned on my 1200. Here's a link to the maintenance I did, page scroll down: https://goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewtopic ... &start=100

And thank you sir for that link. I need to find the 10mm countersunk bolt somewhere. Edit: will reuse the one on the tensioner should be ok.

 

[Dusterdude]

If it helps,i used carriage bolts

 

[Rednaxs60]

Must be a fastener shop nearby.

 

[pidjones]

With my small lathe, I cut down normal bolts.

 

[Mino]

GL1500 and Valkyrie tensioners are the same as the GL1200 ones.