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03-07-2018, 10:12 AM
#401
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Definitely check out the belt. I'm sure others here will have the same issue. As for BRP they know there is a problem with the sprockets. BRP authorized the repair no questions asked. I'm sure as this continues to happen more and more they will have to change the metal that the sprockets are made of and have a massive recall. This is a safety issue. Imagine if you are making a left at an intersection and as you start to accelerate the sprocket goes. You are stuck in the middle of the intersection and are now a sitting duck for the oncoming traffic. That could be deadly.
I used to think it was a terrible thing that life was so unfair. Then I thought, "what if life was fair, and all of the terrible things that happen to us came because we really deserved them?" Now I take great comfort in the general unfairness and hostility of the universe.
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03-07-2018, 01:31 PM
#402
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by Madmartigan
Definitely check out the belt. I'm sure others here will have the same issue. As for BRP they know there is a problem with the sprockets. BRP authorized the repair no questions asked. I'm sure as this continues to happen more and more they will have to change the metal that the sprockets are made of and have a massive recall. This is a safety issue. Imagine if you are making a left at an intersection and as you start to accelerate the sprocket goes. You are stuck in the middle of the intersection and are now a sitting duck for the oncoming traffic. That could be deadly.
That is exactly how this thread started last year in Maggie Valley. Ryder was stopped at a light on a 4 lane road and started to take off and the sprocket grenaded. He is extremely lucky he wasn't run down.
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03-07-2018, 07:19 PM
#403
Very Active Member
Call me a sceptic (or anything else you like) but this will not eventuate in a recall - a Service Bulletin maybe, but it's too trivial in BRP's scheme of things to do THAT.
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03-08-2018, 02:48 AM
#404
2017 RTS
I WAS ON A TRIP WITH FRIEND, SPYDER WINTER RIDE-IN TOMBSTONE AZ. JAN 2018 FRONT PULLEY FAIL I WAS 15 MILE FROM A DEALER HAD 18500 MILE AT TIME OF FAILLYER.
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03-08-2018, 05:53 AM
#405
Active Member
Has this been reported to NHSTA? Too many failures listed, how many does it take for a recall?
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03-08-2018, 10:18 AM
#406
I just had my 3k service on my 2017 F3T. Told the mechanic I wanted it checked out. He took a picture and no rust. I live in Colorado, a very dry state. May have something to do with it.
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03-08-2018, 11:04 AM
#407
What would be the downside of leaving the inspection cover off? You could look at the sprocket before every ride.
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03-08-2018, 12:01 PM
#408
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by Machinegunner
What would be the downside of leaving the inspection cover off? You could look at the sprocket before every ride.
Not much but do not wear shoes with laces....
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03-08-2018, 01:24 PM
#409
Very Active Member
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03-08-2018, 01:42 PM
#410
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by Roadster Renovations
Knowing you Doc as I do, I reckon you could either make a transparent cover as a replacement for the OEM cover or somehow make an inspection window in the existing cover to make it easier for riders to do an inspection from time to time
Last edited by eddieshep999; 03-08-2018 at 02:51 PM.
Eddie Sheppard
Poole Dorset UK
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03-08-2018, 02:44 PM
#411
Active Member
Cheap Endoscope Would Do the Trick...
Couldn't one just use some sort of endoscope to snake in and look (and save the work of removing the cover)?
Something like this could do the trick: http://a.co/iTndUjz
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03-08-2018, 02:44 PM
#412
Very Active Member
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03-08-2018, 02:57 PM
#413
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by EricP
Couldn't one just use some sort of endoscope to snake in and look (and save the work of removing the cover)?
Something like this could do the trick: http://a.co/iTndUjz
We do. When bikes are in for oil changes we do the sprocket inspection from below and rear of the drive sprocket. We are under the bike anyway when its on the lift. You can see enough of the pulley face to determine if there is red dust by lighting up the pulley with a flash light and looking from the rear.
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03-08-2018, 04:08 PM
#414
Originally Posted by EricP
Couldn't one just use some sort of endoscope to snake in and look (and save the work of removing the cover)?
Something like this could do the trick: http://a.co/iTndUjz
I ain't using no endoscope. Those are the tools of proctologists to check your endo
Last edited by Capt. Bob; 03-08-2018 at 04:17 PM.
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03-09-2018, 02:01 PM
#415
Active Member
Boris - The Spyder
Monster FI Stage 1, Elka Stage 2 F&R, BajaRon Swaybar, Lamonster Links,
Akrapovic Straight Shot Silencer, Madstad Windshield, Cannonball Seats, Driver Backrest, Driver Footboards,
15" Fat 6 Chrome Wheels, LED Headlights, LED Fog Lights, Chrome Handlebars, Chrome Frame Caps, Front Cargo 12v Power Outlet Kit,
Ram Phone Mount, USB Power (Handlebars), Full-Size Brake Pedal, Lamonster 3rd Peg w/ Kuryakyn Trident Large ISO-Pegs, Cross-Country Detachable Saddlebags
2015 F3 , Stock I use the Extended Brake Pedal Silver with black stripes and Can-Am Red/Orange accents
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03-11-2018, 08:23 PM
#416
Very Active Member
It takes a Minute or two to take the 3 Screws off the cover and look? That way you get the Full Picture.
2015 F3 sm6, Custom Dynamics fender lights.
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03-26-2018, 09:04 AM
#417
I removed the sprocket cover. Then removed the insulation piece behind it. Drilled a 1/2 inch hole in the cover and installed faucet hole cover. Now I can check the sprocket in just seconds. Doesn't look wrong on the bike either. Don't even notice the change.
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03-26-2018, 01:43 PM
#418
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by Machinegunner
I removed the sprocket cover. Then removed the insulation piece behind it. Drilled a 1/2 inch hole in the cover and installed faucet hole cover. Now I can check the sprocket in just seconds. Doesn't look wrong on the bike either. Don't even notice the change.
good idea and sounds easy enough
do you notice an increase in noise with the insulation piece removed?
2017 F3, SM6-basic black, plain and simple
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03-27-2018, 03:05 AM
#419
Active Member
Originally Posted by Machinegunner
I removed the sprocket cover. Then removed the insulation piece behind it. Drilled a 1/2 inch hole in the cover and installed faucet hole cover. Now I can check the sprocket in just seconds. Doesn't look wrong on the bike either. Don't even notice the change.
Pictures?
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03-27-2018, 09:58 AM
#420
I knew some one would ask for pictures. I didn't take any, but simple to visualize. Just take the faucet hole cover and locate a smooth spot on the cover and drill with a hole saw. Only cost about $3 for the hole cover. Haven't ridden it yet, hasn't rained enough to wash the salt off yet.
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03-27-2018, 10:24 AM
#421
Active Member
Trouble is, I don't know what a faucet hole cover looks like..
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03-27-2018, 10:37 AM
#422
Buy one at a plumbing shop or home improvement store. They are used to cover a hole for the spray hose in a sink if it is not used. They are held in with little fingers on their back. Go in and come out easily.
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03-27-2018, 11:31 AM
#423
Very Active Member
here's a link to one at Home Depot
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Elkay-Ki...125R/202266945
still wondering If there is a noticeable noise increase after removal of the insulation piece.
2017 F3, SM6-basic black, plain and simple
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03-28-2018, 03:14 AM
#424
Active Member
Originally Posted by ofdave
Aha! I'll see if we can get such a thing over here. Thanks guys.
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03-28-2018, 06:17 AM
#425
Very Active Member
Sounds like you are on to something. It will be interesting how it works over time with the vibration from the byke and the road.
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