2006 monster 1000 s2r timing belt replacement

[bwill166]

Hi all. So I got my cam timing issue resolved. now on to the belts. So if there were already belts on it , it wouldn't be a problem. But, it came to me with no belts. So I align all the marks to install the belts. No problem there. But as a double check, does anyone know how many teeth on the belts from crank mark to the verticle cylinder mark and the horizontal cylinder mark? Appreciate the input.

[koko64]

Dont know the number, but someone will.

Have you lined up the crank TDC marker behind the timing case plug when you lined up the pulley markers? There may be a notched tooth that lines up with a pointer in the dim recesses of the case and you need a strong light to see it. You'd swear the factory was making servicing more difficult. Gone are the days of a timing window.

Some models have cam plugs allowing the use of cam locking pins that screw into the plug holes to locate the cams/pulleys. I use them, but be aware of the danger of catastrophic results if you forget to remove them and start the bike!