Re: Alternator Belt service

[bradearl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Ok so now I am really confused!!
I thought upgrading to the new system was considered a good idea.
Is this not the case?
The drift of what I got from your message, is this, it is better belt but
maybe not worth upgradeing from the system I have now?
Gator in Dallas

> In a message dated 7/30/06 5:32:28 PM Eastern  Standard Time,
> gatoor@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
> I have a 2000 R1000RS and I was  noticing there is some comment on the
> faq's
> about the new (updated)  alternator belt and pulley's. When did they do
> that
> update do I need a new  belt and pulley's or does my 2000 have the later
> pulleys?
> Thanks Gator in  Dallas>>
>
> From th34e BMW service bulletin titled "ELAST  Belts"
>
>
> "The upgrade happened in R 1100 S, R 1150 R, R 1150 GS, R 1150  RS, and R
> 1150 RT with 50Aalternator. (Models with 40A alternator are  excluded)
>
> All R 259 opposed twin models from July 2003 production and  onward have
> been
> fitted with the New ELAST Belt and pulley with  Freewheel."
>
> The whole pulley setup and belt must be upgraded if you wish  to make the
> change. Yopu will also need several BMW tools to make the proper  initial
> adjustment of the belt.
>
> The ELAST belts fail, too...
>
> Tom  Cutter
> Yardley, PA
> http://www.RubberChickenRacingGarage.com

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