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Lobo · 08-25-2008, 10:28 PM

Having priced the tools Ma Kaw recommends for belt adjustment I found them rather spendy. Are they really needed, some needed, or just another promotion by the beloved makers of the Teryx?

dieselpowered · 08-26-2008, 12:07 AM

Some people just do it by feel, while others use the actual tool...I am sure others will chime in, I have yet to adjust it myself yet.

Lobo · 08-26-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dieselpowered

Some people just do it by feel, while others use the actual tool...I am sure others will chime in, I have yet to adjust it myself yet.

After pricing the recommeded tools, from the service manual, a person can dump 400 or 500 into just the tools alone. I find it hard to believe there wouldn't be another option

dieselpowered · 08-26-2008, 12:28 AM

I am sure there are tools of the trade that people use versus actual Kawasaki branded tools. Like I said, with the belt deflection, so know just by feel, others use a ruler. I know some people have made their own clutch pullers, etc.

ram04 · 08-26-2008, 03:58 PM

You will probably need the the drive clutch puller, but the driven clutch spring compressor you can make with a 1/2 piece of all thread, some large washers and a pipe fitting bell. I made mine at work, so I don't have anything invested in it. My friend has it right now, I'll see if I can get it back and post a picture of it. Super easy to make and works great.

Magellan · 08-26-2008, 04:53 PM

You only need the clutch puller and the spring compressor. I think like 30 bucks and 90 bucks if you have air tools. You can hold both the driven and drive (clutch) pulley with your hand and get them off.

If you don't have air tools, you will probably need or need to make hte tools that hold the drive and driven pulleys.

Same thing RAM04 said.

Lobo · 08-27-2008, 12:47 AM

Thanks guys. I would like to see some pictures of that spring compressor.

I have air, and lots of it, so that should help with the service of that belt.

Magellan · 08-27-2008, 08:06 AM

I believe I have the EPI Brand, but not 100% sure. The angle is so you can put it in a vice which is handy.

Also you will need the following clutch puller. Remember that the bolt in the drive pulley is reverse threads.
http://www.hunterworks.com/inc/sdetail/26970

ram04 · 08-27-2008, 12:37 PM

My home made one looks alot like that, I'm going by on the way home from work and pick it up and hope to have pictures this evening. Like Magellan said, you will need the clutch puller for sure.

ram04 · 08-27-2008, 05:26 PM

Okay, I've got pictures, but the idiot on the computer can't down load them, so he will wait till his daughter gets home and try again. I will try back later.

08-25-2008, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lobo Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 30	Belt Tools Having priced the tools Ma Kaw recommends for belt adjustment I found them rather spendy. Are they really needed, some needed, or just another promotion by the beloved makers of the Teryx?

08-26-2008, 12:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
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dieselpowered www.TeryxHQ.com Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,975	I am sure there are tools of the trade that people use versus actual Kawasaki branded tools. Like I said, with the belt deflection, so know just by feel, others use a ruler. I know some people have made their own clutch pullers, etc. __________________ www.RhinoTalk.net www.TeryxHQ.com 2008 Kawasaki Teryx \| 840cc BBK w/ stage III cams \| FST long travel and HD steering \| Twisted Stitch seats \| MSHQ cage \| Muzzys dual exhaust \| Dynatek CDI \| aFe intake \| HiPer carbon fiber beadlocks \| Goodyear MT/Rs \| Crow restraints \| Livewire LED whip \| NightOwl HID conversion \| 40" Edge Series LED lightbar \| Fuego Dual HID Lights \| Dalton clutch kit \| Full audio \| Navigation \| Lightened and machined clutch \| Power Steering \| TrailTech Vapor Computer \| More to come...

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08-26-2008, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
ram04 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 123	You will probably need the the drive clutch puller, but the driven clutch spring compressor you can make with a 1/2 piece of all thread, some large washers and a pipe fitting bell. I made mine at work, so I don't have anything invested in it. My friend has it right now, I'll see if I can get it back and post a picture of it. Super easy to make and works great.

08-26-2008, 04:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Magellan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western, NC Posts: 352	You only need the clutch puller and the spring compressor. I think like 30 bucks and 90 bucks if you have air tools. You can hold both the driven and drive (clutch) pulley with your hand and get them off. If you don't have air tools, you will probably need or need to make hte tools that hold the drive and driven pulleys. Same thing RAM04 said.

08-27-2008, 12:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lobo Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 30	Thanks guys. I would like to see some pictures of that spring compressor. I have air, and lots of it, so that should help with the service of that belt.

08-27-2008, 12:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
ram04 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 123	My home made one looks alot like that, I'm going by on the way home from work and pick it up and hope to have pictures this evening. Like Magellan said, you will need the clutch puller for sure.

08-27-2008, 05:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
ram04 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 123	Okay, I've got pictures, but the idiot on the computer can't down load them, so he will wait till his daughter gets home and try again. I will try back later.