Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: vibration

  1. #1
    Active Member davehirst's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2017
    Location
    Christiana PA
    Posts
    132
    Spyder Garage
    1

    Default vibration

    There probably is a thread somewhere on this subject and if so direct me. I have a 2015 RT Special Series with 10k miles I have had it for 2 months, bought from a friend with 8500 on it. At 55 to 70 there was an extreme vibration, I could only describe as wheels out of balance. I put beads in the front tires, and no change. I took it to my dealer and told them I had beads, they then removed the wheel weight on all three tires, and adjusted the belt and said that solved the problem.. I went on a 400 mile ride yesterday, and that didnt solve the problem. It is better, but the shaking now seems to be coming from the rear. As I note the vibration, the front wheels don't seem to be shaking, just the rest of the bike. Is this something that a belt tensioner would resolve, or what might your thoughts be.. The rear tire did not have beads in it when the dealer removed the weights, I have since put them in the rear tire as well. (This was before my ride yesterday) I knew the weights needed to be removed if installing beads, but I couldn't see any. Guess I just missed them. You would think a machine close to 30k would have a smoother ride than I am getting. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks
    2015 RT S , None Tried one, but took it off. Didn't like it Black and Silver

  2. #2
    Member cphillipsea1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Location
    Campbellsville KY
    Posts
    27
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default Vibration

    Quote Originally Posted by davehirst View Post
    There probably is a thread somewhere on this subject and if so direct me. I have a 2015 RT Special Series with 10k miles I have had it for 2 months, bought from a friend with 8500 on it. At 55 to 70 there was an extreme vibration, I could only describe as wheels out of balance. I put beads in the front tires, and no change. I took it to my dealer and told them I had beads, they then removed the wheel weight on all three tires, and adjusted the belt and said that solved the problem.. I went on a 400 mile ride yesterday, and that didnt solve the problem. It is better, but the shaking now seems to be coming from the rear. As I note the vibration, the front wheels don't seem to be shaking, just the rest of the bike. Is this something that a belt tensioner would resolve, or what might your thoughts be.. The rear tire did not have beads in it when the dealer removed the weights, I have since put them in the rear tire as well. (This was before my ride yesterday) I knew the weights needed to be removed if installing beads, but I couldn't see any. Guess I just missed them. You would think a machine close to 30k would have a smoother ride than I am getting. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks
    I had a bad vibration on my 2014 and I put on doc damper on the belt stop my vibration totally

  3. #3
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    4,649
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    I found the beads didn't work on the front wheels for my spyder..And needed a proper balance.

    Are the handlebars shaking ?

    If its the rear you think have the beads removed and rebalanced.

  4. #4
    Active Member davehirst's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2017
    Location
    Christiana PA
    Posts
    132
    Spyder Garage
    1

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by trikermutha View Post
    I found the beads didn't work on the front wheels for my spyder..And needed a proper balance.

    Are the handlebars shaking ?

    If its the rear you think have the beads removed and rebalanced.
    My dealer said they balance the rear wheel with beads. I guess that's easier than removing the wheel. and yes the handlebars are shaking. But I don't see any shaking on the fenders of the front wheels like before removing the wheel weights.
    2015 RT S , None Tried one, but took it off. Didn't like it Black and Silver

  5. #5
    Very Active Member 4 MARIE's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2014
    Location
    Beloit Kansas
    Posts
    871
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    so you have hit the Harmonic "sweet spot " for the drive belt.
    A tensioner WILL help. Otherwise, learn to drive through it.
    Lot's of times I will just unload , the throttle a bit, (trail throttle) and it will go away.
    You are barely acquainted with you Ryde. You will figure this and some the other
    "quirkery" as you go. Stay safe.
    Flatlander, Navy Veteran, Widower
    Loved my 2014 RTS SE6 Pearl white
    but have a new love now,
    my 2017 RTS SE6 Champagne metallic (Champ)

  6. #6
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Not Here
    Posts
    92,464
    Spyder Garage
    1

    Default

    Based upon the speed at which the vibration occurs: this is a harmonic belt vibration.
    Call Doc Humphrey; he'll fix you up!
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

  7. #7
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    4,649
    Spyder Garage
    0

    Default

    If that's the case the belt tension can be adjusted to help with some of that vibration

  8. #8
    Active Member davehirst's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2017
    Location
    Christiana PA
    Posts
    132
    Spyder Garage
    1

    Default vibration

    I just had it to the dealer, they said probably belt adjustment, which they did, better but still there. will go the tensioner route in future, after I get some other quirks figured out. Only have so much play money.
    2015 RT S , None Tried one, but took it off. Didn't like it Black and Silver

  9. #9
    Very Active Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Not Here
    Posts
    92,464
    Spyder Garage
    1

    Default

    So many farkles: so little cash...
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •