Yamaha TMax 530 - Replacing V-Belt

Uploading this video for my future reference. Was rushing to do this replacement and didn’t have time to elaborate on the work being done. You guys might want to refer to it if you like.
Thanks.

[@theshenmue7849]

thanks to video perfect ^^

[@johakjohak7506]

Could you do a video of changing the spark plugs please, mine are due, many thanks

[@necatiarabaci4494]

👌👌👌👌👌

[@douglasmurphy6023]

Thanks, very useful video, how long did the job take from start to finish ?

[@rahmath850]

douglas murphy it took me roughly 1.5hrs with the whole work + camera work. Was trying to be extra cautious since it was my first time doing the break down. Thanks for watching my video. 👍🏽

[@douglasmurphy6023]

Thanks for getting back to me, sorry it took a while to reply as I have been on holiday for a few weeks ! The TMax is a great machine, I am on my 4th and my latest is the 530DX. Cheers@@rahmath850

[@husseinsaid2022]

Hi rahmat,my 1st time owning a scooter Tmax 530,where can get the inner n outer belt sets? May i know roughly the price? Appreciate ur reply

[@rahmath850]

Hussein Said I bought mine online. My v belt costs ard $250 for an aftermarket. I have seen the drive belt go for $300+ for an original part from Yamaha. I have not changed my drive belt yet. Will upload a video on changing out the drive belt when the time comes.

[@quadmeister]

@@rahmath850 250$ for a v belt is extreme! Just buy from malossi of polini its way cheaper! And indeed drivebelt is expensive but i think that are the same as the alieexpres ones if you look carefully😂😂

[@johakjohak7506]

At 4.40 mins when removing this side panel, is there now access to the spark plugs, thanks?

[@joelhuang716]

may I know what size socket you use for the variator? 30mm and 27mm? cordless impact wrench can open? I am planning to do it on my tmax 500. Need to get ready the necessary tools.

[@rahmath850]

Hi @Joel Huang, you will need both the 27mm (deep socket) and a 29mm (normal) socket to remove the variator. Sorry left out this part of the disassembly as it was quite tedious to remove. If you dont have the variator locking wrench (proprietary tool), the cordless impact wrench will still work. You will need the high torque ones though.

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

does the v belt area filter need to be cleaned regularly ? not ez to get to

[@staninjapan07]

and replaced every 20,ooo km or 12,000 miles

[@umarmateen8806]

Hi bro. I'm looking to buy the Tmax as well. May I ask, do u think it can survive delivery rides? Cause I plan to buy a Tmax because of comfort and pillon riding with the wife but sometimes I do dispatch.. Is it easy to lane split? Is the maintenance as often and expensive? Thanks brooo

[@rahmath850]

Hi Umar, personally, i think the xmax will be better suited for delivery rides. Its lighter, nimble and more fuel efficient. Dont get me wrong, the tmax is fine too but, its wider and longer for those lane splitting and weaving thru traffic situation. The basic maintenance for the tmax is not expensive but all the additional stuff like belts/filters etc, is going to cost slightly more than the normal bikes.

[@quadmeister]

@@rahmath850 and the tmax isnt very cheap to ride in terms of fuel efficent

[@xfurywind]

I do deliveries on tmax.. i tell you what.. maintenance cost is high 🙃

[@kratoz_858]

Damn, too many bolts and screws to remove plus the panels. :(

[@nwilliams744]

Please the music is not necessary...

[@reddotmobility]

Very bad design, change a belt takes whole bike down.