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What are current thoughts/experiecne on belt life and recommended mileage to change? Originally MMC said 30,000 miles but in April 2022 amended their service check sheet used by the dealers to replace every 10,000 miles. It's also good practice ot change the idler pulleys at the same time.
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another reason to think MOGRAN produced CRAP, and then does not stand behind what they sold... mine still works fine, but I think sell it now, before the SHTF
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2018 M3W "Dreamers on the Rise"
2004 Plus 8 (wife's)
old Goldwings and a couple of Harleys
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Ummm the timing belt was selected by S&S and produced by Gates. I don't think it unreasonable for a manufacturer to amend an item's service interval to light of experience. The service schedule is for guidance not mandatory and includes belt inspections at each 3,000 mile service. So you can elect to keep the belt longer if you wish.
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Have changed mine every 3 years regardless of milage. The old ones I keep as spares which all look in remarkably good condition.
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It's also good practice ot change the idler pulleys at the same time. Are these currently available given the wider issue of spares for the S&S engine?
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Got one from Melvyn Rutter.
M3W 2017 Sport blue.
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Phil Bleazey offers upgraded idler pulleys and also a range of engine gaskets.
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Phil Bleazey offers upgraded idler pulleys and also a range of engine gaskets. Thanks Chris
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Phil Bleazey offers upgraded idler pulleys and also a range of engine gaskets. Do the idler pulleys that Phil Bleazey is now offering upgrades for fail often? I guess they must in which case that'll be another job on the list.
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Phil Bleazey offers upgraded idler pulleys and also a range of engine gaskets. Do the idler pulleys that Phil Bleazey is now offering upgrades for fail often? I guess they must in which case that'll be another job on the list. Was not aware that any have failed but others may know of cases. The new ones developed by Phil are rather better made than the originals in terms of bearings and spacers so seem a good shout when changing the timing belt. Peace of mind and so leaving space for managing other fun things with our cars....
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