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Changing alternator belt....tool needed?

Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:25 am
by MattGS
I bought my second BMW a month or so ago, a 2007 R1200GS, and am new to the forum.

I am getting ready to do the 24k service on the bike and apparently need to change the alternator belt. My manual says I need a special tool to do this.

Has anyone here done this either with or without the tool? Do I really need this tool?

Any help is appreciated.

Re: Changing alternator belt....tool needed?

Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:58 am
by AntonLargiader
If you look online there are some demonstrations of doing it with careful use of a screwdriver. Basically you walk the belt onto the lower pulley.

Re: Changing alternator belt....tool needed?

Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:17 pm
by MattGS
Thanks, I will give it a go.

Matt