Timing belts

[Trindon]

I just bought a 86 gl1200I. The timing belts have never been changed. The bike has only 39000k. Should the belts be changed or can I still expect 100000k out of them? :nea:

 

[mcgovern61]

You should change the belts as a result of age. They can and do become dry and will break without warning!

 

[joedrum]

I would not attempt to change them till you fully understand how and the dangers of it ....you can trash the whole motor in the clutches of inexperience on getting it right ...id start by reading others work and how to :mrgreen:

 

[dan filipi]

Agreed change them but be careful.

 

[OldWrench]

Change the belts, and follow the directions for changing them. I would also adjust the valves while your at it.
Once you change the belts, turn the engine over by hand two complete revolutions, DO NOT turn it over with the starter.

 

[slabghost]

Agreed. Change the belts once you know the motor is free and you've read through the procedure a few times. If memory serves the same belts were used on 76 toyota. Here's a good source.
viewtopic.php?f=45&t=6879

 

[OldWrench]

I got my last set of belts from Napa, they are gates belts. The part number is posted on here somewhere.

 

[backyardtrouble]

The Gates number is TO70......you can get them from different resources and good prices.
I pulled the thread back up...you can get more info with it too.

 

[Trindon]

Thanks guys I'll change them I suspected they should be changed but was hoping someone would tell me it was unnecessary. also needs carbs cleaned and synced. I 've cleaned carbs on snow machines and bike's before so I think I can handle it and thanks to this form the belts should be no problem, very good tech info and pics showing timing marks ext. on these pages.
I was cruising at 85 mph and wondering what would happen if a belt broke,CATASTOPIE :head bang:

 

[OldWrench]

I was cruising at 85 mph and wondering what would happen if a belt broke,

You wouldn't be going 85 anymore, :headscratch: and yes it would make a mess. :Awe:

 

[82a]

OldWrench » Mon Nov 04, 2013 11:13 am[/url]":28cmwgo4]
I would also adjust the valves while your at it.

:ahem: 1200 are auto hydraulic :moped:

 

[OldWrench]

1200 are auto hydraulic

Cool, I just learned something. :yahoo:

 

[Trindon]

I got the belts Friday read through the info on belt replacement a few more times and the job went without any trouble :good: The old belts still looked pretty good, but there new now, piece of mind is worth a fortune.
The to you all for the help.

 

[joedrum]

great outcome

 

[RATWING-86]

I love changing the belts on a 1200, they are easy. Worst part is removing the radiator and fairings.