Hi all,
I am considering replacing the belts on my 2010 696 myself.
I have read all the stuff about pulley markings (or lack there of) and tensioning, but my question preceeds all that....
What do I have to remove to get to the belts?
Can I get the belt covers (stock) off just by lifting the tank out of the way (not removing the hoses)?
Do I need to remove the horizontal cylinder exhaust?
Is there anything I haven't considered?
Can I think of any more questions!? ;D
Thanks!
the vertical cover does need to come up past the tank, but just moving it to the side will work.
the horizontal, I THINK, needs to horizontal header at least moved a bit, you don't have to take it off off, but may have to loosen it and move it around to get to the tensioner bolt.
OK, thanks Raux.
If I recall, I was able to remove both covers without removing anything else. But it was a PITA. I watched an expert (Speedog) do it a few days back and it appeared a lot easier to remove the exhaust to access the vertical cover.
Yeah, I am just worried about how much of a PITA R&R of the exhaust will be. It looks to be a tight fit behind the sub-frame.
I also have a great dislike of sliding exhaust joints after working on cars - they should all be flange joints!
I am waiting to see how much the dlr quotes to do it.
seriously you don't have to fully remove the exhaust.
just loosing up the front header.
if you want to remove it, it's a lot simpler than you think
unhook the O2 sensor wire below the tank. unbolt the header at the head and the slipjoint (you can get in there with a long socket and flex joint.
the wiggle it out towards the front of the bike, leaving the midpipe in place.