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Author Message   Blackbelt Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 01:34 pm:        Ok all ya wrench heads. Some one tell me how easy/difficult it is to replace a front isolator on a 2002 X1. If it isnt' all too difficult then someone please let me know a step by step procedure. I am assuming it is just prop the bike up (bike stand) and then take a bottle jack (or equivalent) and support the engine, Unbolt the isolator, put anti-seize on the new isolator and reinstall and torque down.... If i am way off or anyone have an easier/better way please let me know...   Bomber Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 01:37 pm:        EZ you're real close to the step by step -- grab a svc manual, and wrench away, Belt -- 20 mikes, including the beer break!   Blackbelt Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 02:39 pm:        I would grab a svc manual... but the nearest shop is out of them....   Oldog Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 02:53 pm:        BB you got one look for it this PM ol dog, front isolator ..   Djkaplan Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 04:10 pm:        On my M2 I had to take the tank off to get at the isolator. Make sure to twist the nut, not the bolt, when you unfasten the isolator from the front mount. The nut has a flat that must be pointed forward when installed and tightened. Check the torque on the front mount fasteners while you're at it.   Oldog Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 04:32 pm:        BB you got mail! ping me if you need more (Message edited by oldog on July 18, 2005)   Seth Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 03:49 am:        I've heard of guys wrapping a nylon ratchet strap around the frame and the bottom of the engine. This seems more secure than a bottle jack but again, I'm no expert.   Blackbelt Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 09:12 am:        Dude oldog you come through again! you da man. those scans look great. I just have to call a couple dealers and see what they have in stock and go from there. Thanks guys I will keep ya posted.   Bomber Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 09:34 am:        the good news is that the front iso is a standard HD part! Bless those engineers in East Troy!

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