I removed cambelt covers today, the tensioner spins freely, the belts/teeth look great with no cracking or obvious aging. Can anyone give a second opinion on their thoughts and belt condition.
What do you think?
- GL1000 cambelts
No history, but do these belts look good? Lol.
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W109driver
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No history, but do these belts look good? Lol.
I know I know..... Just change them, but I reckon the previous owner would have.
I removed cambelt covers today, the tensioner spins freely, the belts/teeth look great with no cracking or obvious aging. Can anyone give a second opinion on their thoughts and belt condition.
What do you think?
I removed cambelt covers today, the tensioner spins freely, the belts/teeth look great with no cracking or obvious aging. Can anyone give a second opinion on their thoughts and belt condition.
What do you think?
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winguyjo
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wing2 : 1980 gl1100 interstate; resurrection complete. SOLD.
wing3 : 81gl1100i frame/82gl1100a engine/81cb900 bits. resurrection complete. naked. SOLD.
wing4 : 1977 gl1000 black w/ blue pinstripes; resurrection complete. SOLD
wing5 : 1977 gl1000 black w/gold pinstripes; nearly roadworthy when purchased, NOW RIDING.
wing6 : 1975 gl1000 blue; SOLD
Re: No history, but do these belts look good? Lol.
i have thrown away fresher-looking belts than that, and few people are as fiscally retentive as me. interference engine, not worth it to take a chance. if you know the previous owner personally, trust him, and have seen the receipt, then i would make an exception. otherwise ... gates t274 ... much cheaper and same quality as buying from honda.
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W109driver
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Re: No history, but do these belts look good? Lol.
Thanks for your view.
Could've said that before I got that bolt behind the radiator in!
Who/What is the GatesT274 you speak of?
I'm in the UK.
Could've said that before I got that bolt behind the radiator in!
Who/What is the GatesT274 you speak of?
I'm in the UK.
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winguyjo
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- Motorcycle: wing1 : 1982 gl1100 interstate; resurrection complete. SOLD
wing2 : 1980 gl1100 interstate; resurrection complete. SOLD.
wing3 : 81gl1100i frame/82gl1100a engine/81cb900 bits. resurrection complete. naked. SOLD.
wing4 : 1977 gl1000 black w/ blue pinstripes; resurrection complete. SOLD
wing5 : 1977 gl1000 black w/gold pinstripes; nearly roadworthy when purchased, NOW RIDING.
wing6 : 1975 gl1000 blue; SOLD
Re: No history, but do these belts look good? Lol.
gates is a manufacturer of rubber belts and hoses. t274 is the part number that is an exact replacement for the oem belt and MUCH cheaper. there is also a napa and perhaps a goodyear equivalent ; not sure what you have over there. hope this link works ...
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=6742
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=6742
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Maz
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Re: No history, but do these belts look good? Lol.
Amazon UK have them for £17 each.W109driver wrote: ↑Fri Oct 30, 2020 1:18 pm Thanks for your view.
Could've said that before I got that bolt behind the radiator in!
Who/What is the GatesT274 you speak of?
I'm in the UK.
Maz
Ironically, Common Sense is the LEAST common of all senses!
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WingAdmin
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Re: No history, but do these belts look good? Lol.
Those belts do not look fresh to me.
You can read about the belts and why you should be changing yours here: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=9774
These fit the GL1000:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CRBRZI/?tag=goldwingdocs-20 ... ingdocs-20
You can read about the belts and why you should be changing yours here: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=9774
These fit the GL1000:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CRBRZI/?tag=goldwingdocs-20 ... ingdocs-20
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W109driver
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Re: No history, but do these belts look good? Lol.
Been shamed into it.
New belts and oil filter bought.
This bloody bike better appreciate me! Haha
New belts and oil filter bought.
This bloody bike better appreciate me! Haha
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Old Fogey
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Re: No history, but do these belts look good? Lol.
The old, old, saying for these bikes:
If you don't know FOR SURE the history, get them changed!
5 years or 25000 miles, whichever is sooner, get them changed!
Been sitting for a long time without being turned over? Get them changed!
You really do not want either of the two belts to break. In fact, many times the first broken belt will take out the other one too.
If anyone needs belts for any of the four cylinders, I stock them:
http://wingovations.com/gl1000-timing-belts/4579471074
http://wingovations.com/gl1200-timing-b ... 4595000302
If you don't know FOR SURE the history, get them changed!
5 years or 25000 miles, whichever is sooner, get them changed!
Been sitting for a long time without being turned over? Get them changed!
You really do not want either of the two belts to break. In fact, many times the first broken belt will take out the other one too.
If anyone needs belts for any of the four cylinders, I stock them:
http://wingovations.com/gl1000-timing-belts/4579471074
http://wingovations.com/gl1200-timing-b ... 4595000302
'Impossible' is just a level of difficulty! The only stupid question is the one you didn't ask first!
( Seriously, you haven't read all 115 pages of my http://www.wingovations.com website ??
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( Seriously, you haven't read all 115 pages of my http://www.wingovations.com website ??
)Re: No history, but do these belts look good? Lol.
hello live in uk ,have changed both goldwings with gates power grip 5119,hope this helps