Re: [Suzuki_Burgman] Re: Selling the Burgman due to pandora's box of CVT issues

DIY - CVT Primary Bolt Replacement 

As wonderful as the CVT system is on the Burgman 650, it is nonetheless a very 
complex system which requires no maintenance for the life of the scoot. But as 
with any other mechanical systems, some parts are bound to fail sooner than 
later.

One of those parts happens to be a very inexpensive bolt, about $4.00, that 
holds the Primary Pulley on the CVT. There have been reports on a number of 
occasion of this bolt breaking and causing a complete catastrophic failure of 
the CVT system requiring a a rebuild with a huge bill that goes along with it.

There is a very good thread on BUSA that talks about the issue with more links 
to other sources: BUSA Thread.

I decided to replace the bolt on mine after 32k miles on the scoot just as a 
preventive / safety measures, I am not sure what its long term effect might be 
in terms of extending the life of the CVT system but it couldn't hurt either.

Replacing the bolt is extremely easy to do and usually takes about 5-10 
minutes, it doesn't require removal of any kind of tupperware either. However, 
if you are doing your CVT filter maintenance, that would be a good time to 
tackle the upgrade/replacement task.

You will need a new bolt for the job which you can order from any parts 
department at any Suzuki dealership or from any online OEM parts vendor. There 
seems to have been an upgrade for the bolt part # which superseeds the old one 
which you can find below in the parts table.

I ordered mine from a local dealership and they were back ordered at the time 
but they did eventually arrive two weeks later, cost was $3.90 each.

You will need a torque wrench for the job as the bolt will have to be tightened 
to 26 lbs-ft, try not to guess estimate it on this one as it is a pretty 
important bolt despite its rather innocuous look.

I was a bit apprehensive about doing this upgrade since I really don't like to 
mess with perfectly working systems, however after reading enough abou it and 
learning from others who had proceeded me by making the swap, it seems that you 
can't do anything that would alter the proper operation of the CVT system.

Below you will find simple step by step instructions that will walk you through 
the procedure, along with a tools list and an accompanying video to help you 
familiarize yourself with the procedure before attempting it:

•• Tools List

• 14 mm Socket / Ratchet or wrench 
• 1/4 or 1/2 inch Torque wrench capable of producing 26 lbs-ft of torque

•• Parts List

• Old Part # ..: 21748-10G00 
• New Part #.: 21748-10G10 

★★★ ☞ Click on the link below for the complete DIY (Do It Yourself) CVT Primary 
Bolt Replacement article by LeDude. He gives complete instructions on how to 
perform this easy to do maintenance yourself. LeDude also includes Embedded 
Links for more helpful information and a link for his YouTube video on how to 
perform the CVT Primary Bolt (sometimes referred to as a CVT Stopper Bolt or 
CVT Primary Stopper Bolt) Replacement yourself. — Ånïmal ☜ ★★★ 

https://docs.google.com/View?id=dgndw664_1863jt43rkdw

★♥★ ☞ Here's the link to "LeDude's Burgman Center" website. IT'S A GREAT 
Website for Burgman 650 maintenance how-to articles, adding accessories and 
other good Burgman 650 information. — Ånïmal ☜ ★♥★ 

http://sites.google.com/site/testburgmancenter02/ 

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To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 05:12:34 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [Suzuki_Burgman] Re: Selling the Burgman due to pandora's box of 
CVT issues

Please tell me where can I buy this bolt at 

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On Apr 1, 2012, at 6:41 PM, "sd02sw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Thank you all, bob. This conversation is now on Burgman USA and is likely not 
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> under Scooters>Burgman650>"Considering choices... "
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> --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Bob Reiff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> > Sounds like the Ol’ STOP BOLT trick. A $5 part will prevent a 
> > $2,500-$3,000 repair if replaced soon enough. Check this and other forums 
> > (BurgmanUSA). Search on “Stop bolt”.
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> > Acting moderator for Richard Dinning while he’s on vacation
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