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General Category => Pics and Vids => Topic started by: mistasam on August 11, 2019, 01:32:38 AM
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https://youtu.be/zGi19IYRnrc (https://youtu.be/zGi19IYRnrc)
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Yikes! Another snapped belt. But it did result in a very useful instructional video. :)
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Thanks! It was bound to happen eventually.
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Great job man. Very helpful.
I mean those animation skillz! 8)
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Great job man. Very helpful.
I mean those animation skillz! 8)
Thanks! I had more fun animating than I did changing the belt ;D
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Thanks! I had more fun animating than I did changing the belt ;D
Thanks, I was hoping somebody could do a video on the belt replacement.
That video needs to be in the Unofficial Zero Manual.
-Don- Auburn, CA
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Pro tip: adjusting the alignment bolts is best done with a flare nut wrench (I figured out the name for this tool finally!); anyhow why even mess with the axle nut and adjusters at all for a belt swap...?
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Pro tip: adjusting the alignment bolts is best done with a flare nut wrench (I figured out the name for this tool finally!); anyhow why even mess with the axle nut and adjusters at all for a belt swap...?
I'm not convinced on the use of a flare wrench.
I just tried using mine & it's too bulky to engage the nut/bolt.
These (bolt & nut) shouldn't be over thightened as all they do is to create & hold the proper belt tension until the axle nut is torqued down so a simple open wrench should be sufficient in thightening/loosing.
As to why to loosen the axle & tension jack bolts?
For ease of installation. I'm not convinced it can be done without loosening them.
Be careful spinning on a belt as you don't want to force it on & put undue stress on the wheel/motor bearings.
I think it's highly unlikely that a new belt will be happy in the exact position (jack bolts) of the old belt (at least the 14mm with its limited tension range).
I recommend removing the jack bolts (especially the left one as it does all the work) & grinding off the metal print on the heads because if not removed, it will dig into the soft aluminum of the swing axle. At the same time, coat the threads as well as heads with some anti seize.
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Great vid Sam :)
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Thanks guys! It's also possible to do it without removing the brake lever, but these extra steps make it easier.
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Ha that animation cracked me up!! What did you do that in? I bought an extra belt just in case this happens, good to know its not that bad with those tools.
Love watching your videos man! Even if I won't benefit from the content, they are always very entertaining to watch.
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By looking at the SR/F belt, it looks MUCH easier to replace than on the older Zeros. More than enough room without doing anything with the swingarm. At least, it looks that way to me.
It looks like all that needs to be done is removing the wheel wheel and slipping on the new belt, when it comes to the SR/F.
-Don- Auburn, CA
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@NoMoreIdeas, thanks! I'm glad ya enjoyed it.
@DonTom, yeah the SR/F system looks so much better. They say you don't even have to adjust the belt.