Replace drive belt

[wan2know]

Anyone know if there´s a video to show how to replace the drive belt on my XB12s?

I have read some of the instructions, but haven't figured out if I need to take of my rear tire, or what the "hidden box" is...

[dave_xb12r]

Maybe I should do that next....

[wan2know]

Would be great, was a bit surprised you hadn't done that already :-)

[poolguyJ]

Agreed... A belt swap video would be nice

[fakameanrepresent]

and fork oil change, please. i am still waiting on fork oil change.

[mc4life27]

im waiting for a front brake caliper rebuild video. i know how to do the master cylinder but not the caliper.

[cpatt]

my belt just snapped to... maybe ill do a vid... gotta find a camera...

[g3STRIKES]

just remove belt gaurds,footpeg bracket,swingarm section,rear wheel, work belt on front,put wheelup and start axle, work on rear pulley tighten axle n put section back on and gaurds.done.very easy and straight forward.

[wolfo68]

Remove the piece on the swing arm front sprocket cover put it on the front sprocket first then rotate the rear tire to get it on. If it doesn't get on the tensioner right give a full turn of the tire in both directions and it should slide up.

[DustyXB]

Wolfo I don't think id recommend that method for the 03's. But that could be just me.

[wan2know]

Do I need to take off my rear wheel?

[christianmb]

It would make your life a LOT easier

[wolfo68]

oh, didn't realize it was an 03, yea 03 was more involved due to being more fragile

[unionthug]

The "hidden box" is the segment of the top right rear swingarm with the bolts holding it on. The segment needs to come out to get the belt off.

Aside from that loosen the rear wheel 10-12 revolutions remove the pulley cover and you pretty much have it.

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[user_deleted]

belt replacement on the XB's is about 25% of the job it is on a sportster or big twin. the bridge or box on the right side that is removeable precludes having to disassemble the entire ass end of the bike as you do on a sporster or big twin. big twin belt replacements are an all day job cause they're left hand drive and even the entire primary assembly has to be removed. a real PIA job. the XB's are damn simple and i think it was brilliant on buell's part to add the removeable plate on the right side that allows the belt to be fed into the swingarm as opposed to having to remove entire arm.

[powdr_dayz]

Is there any videos of a belt replacement on a '04 Lightning XB12S? Need to do this a.s.a.p...

[user_deleted]

wan2know:
here ya go. simple as i can make it. hope this helps.
1. elevate bike so that rear wheel is at least 4 inches off ground and bike stable to work on. method to do this up to you.
2. remove belt guards. use caution with 2003 models as hardware not interchangeable and should keep track of which fastener goes in which threaded hole, etc
3. remove front pulley cover
4. remove rear axle pinch bolt which is on bottom left rear of swingarm
5. optional but i remove both caliper bolts and hang caliper out of the way to save time and speed up tire reinstall. hang it with tape or bungee cord....NOT the brake hose.
6. loosen axle....counter-clockwise loosens it. put block of wood under tire to take up space between floor and tire. now entirely remove axle and let tire rest on block of wood.
7. optional...remove 2 nuts holding belt pulley onto studs. not required but again speeds reassembly
8. remove pulley assembly. nuts interchange so no need to mark front and rear
9. look on right upper part of swing arm. you will see 4 allen head fasteners. that is the BRIDGE. remove those fasteners and remove bridge. remember where each fastener goes as not interchangeable
10. remove wheel and remove belt.
11. REASSEMBLY IS REVERSE of the above. do NOT crimp, bend, nick or otherwise twist new belt. reinstall everything, torque rear axle as prescribed, spin wheel to test belt to guards clearance, check pulley for correct runout on face of belt.....you're done.

[user_deleted]

and fork oil change, please. i am still waiting on fork oil change.

want the steps for this? it is easy peasy.

[user_deleted]

wan2know: was going by memory and just looked at one of my XB's and amend above post with following:
between step 8 and 9 i would do the following which i forgot: on right side at footpeg area is large plate held to frame with 4 allen fasteners. it holds the peg and other devices. remove the fasteners and gently swing entire plate out of the way for belt install.
also....the axle pinch bolt is at bottom right side of swingarm, NOT bottom left. my mistake.

[Barrygoldwaterbr]

I thought these drive belts had lifetime warranties? Or is that only for the 08+ models?

[Big twin]

Old thread revival ??? :p

[08ulysessxb12xt]

I have a 08 ully so 2 posts up it says lifetime warranty on the belt is that true? Cuz I did spot a crack in mine the other day :(

[08ulysessxb12xt]

I was also wondering what the buell/goodyear part number is for my 08 uly xb12xt. Cuz looking at some on ebay and its showing 09 xb12x but not 08, any help would be greatly appreciated.

[sandman3577]

lunaticfringe its me again on my 03 xb9s i am updating it to the 04 so i got both pulleys[sprockets]idler and belt i read your step by step on changing the belt i get the idea i cannot use my 03 belt covers? can i use my idler pulley? my bike has 8800 miles the parts i got have 14k?if i have to change the belt guard to the 04 can you help me find it? thank you/also i have new ntn wheel bearings i see in the manual to use this tool i dont have that tool what do i need to do the bearing the correct way and not hurt them or the rim? thank you brother

[user_deleted]

can i use my idler pulley?
yes. give it a spin by hand. if you feel any roughness or hear any grinding type noises replace the pair of idler pulley bearings. easy to do.


also i have new ntn wheel bearings i see in the manual to use this tool i dont have that tool what do i need to do the bearing the correct way and not hurt them or the rim?
bearing removal tool/puller very helpful but what i do is remove the rear pulley and rotor...deflate the tire....lay on piece of carpet...and drive the bearings out with large drift and heavy mallet. carefully check the inner hub spacer for wear or bends. if bitched up in the slightest replace it. it is the gizmo that loads the bearing sideplay and is imperative it be pristine. be careful installing new bearings. lube up the outer shell with heavy grease and use old bearings to drive new ones in. DO NOT....REPEAT.....DO NOT hammer or press on the inner race.

[sandman3577]

thats with any bearing only the outer race you press/ the spacer for side load are they still for sale? to install them i was going to use a threaded rod /use a heavy washer against the old bearing and walk them in.there getting pressed in aluminum so i would think it should work and be a little safer then using a hammer?