21MM offset spanner for ball joint nut???

[SD1]

Hi. guys, I am down to the last two maintenance items on the RTP

#1. Replacing the dust boot on the telelever ball joint. I do not have a 21mm offset spanner, can someone concur/verify that this is the correct size? The part is an M14 nut that I believe translates to 21mm correct?

#2. Alt belt. I know everyone says its a huge PITA to get the alt belt on, but, honestly doesn't look that hard? I am planning to pull the main spark plugs and use a couple of sizable flat heads to coax it on. Anyone have any magic they want to share, or a link to a YouTube of someone doing it without much drama?

Cheers!

-Doug

[David.]

#2. Alt belt. Anyone have any magic they want to share, or a link to a YouTube of someone doing it without much drama.

Haven't done this myself but I do know someone who cut the old belt off as in this video by The Old Mechanic.
The new belt was fitted as per T.O.M. It's a Camhead GS but likely the same on a Hexhead RT.

[David.]

#1. Replacing the dust boot on the telelever ball joint. I do not have a 21mm offset spanner, can someone concur/verify that this is the correct size? The part is an M14 nut that I believe translates to 21mm correct.

My bike is tucked away, otherwise I'd check it for you. The best I can do is offer this photo from the MAX BMW Parts Fiche.

[Elkinell]

Haven't done this myself but I do know someone who cut the old belt off as in this video by The Old Mechanic.
The new belt was fitted as per T.O.M. It's a Camhead GS but likely the same on a Hexhead RT.

What a nice old boy and an entertaining video, I bet he'd be great to have a cuppa with. Was anyone else a bit nervous about timing marks when he fitted the belt or is it just me?

[Our Gee]

No need to worry about Timing Marks. All the Belt does is drive the Alternator. One thing I would query is the Replacement Belt part number. I recently replaced my own Belt (2011 Twincam RT) and after lots of research came to the conclusion that the correct Belt is the 4 PK 592 ELAST. I think there is a picture somewhere on the Forum of my actual belt fitted. Also make sure that when fitting the Replacement the engine is only rotated in the direction shown in the Video.

[David.]

Hexheads and Camheads have the same OEM alternator belt part no. 11318528385, https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxr ... series=K26