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    I sure want to thank Doc for his fast service. I purchased his belt vibration damper. Ordered it late Wednesday afternoon it must have been shipped that day I received it Friday morning. It is really simple to install. It took me about one hour had no problem at all. I have had this 2015 Spyder RT for 4 months. It had 10,000 miles on it, now 16,250 miles. It had only been ridden 600 miles in the last year. It had vibration and did not handle well. I removed the front tires and had them balanced. None of the tires had correct air pressure. No air in the rear air bag. Belt was to tie and not aligned. After getting the belt right, tires balanced and correct air pressure it rode great. I did not feel hardly any vibration but I had read so much about belt vibration I decided to purchase Doc’s vibration damper. After installing it I took a ride today about 125 miles. At first I did not see much different but when I got on the interstate and got up to about 70 miles per hour I could start to feel it was smoother. I like to run around 70 and that is where it feels smoother. I did run it to 90 and it was still smooth. I have added several things on the bike but the two best things was the belt vibration damper and magic mirrors. I do all my own service and the mirrors seem to have to be removed for about anything you do on the bike. For people that have everything done would not appreciate them like people that do their own service. Again I want to thank Doc and Kathy for their fast service and a great product.
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    Spyderpops Missing Belt Guard
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    Isn't it amazing how a simple device such as the vibration dampener makes riding a real joy?? I couldn't believe how much smoother the ride was after installing one from Doc. Actually took me a couple of rides to realize the vibration from the belt was gone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gerald37 View Post
    I sure want to thank Doc for his fast service. I purchased his belt vibration damper. Ordered it late Wednesday afternoon it must have been shipped that day I received it Friday morning. It is really simple to install. It took me about one hour had no problem at all. I have had this 2015 Spyder RT for 4 months. It had 10,000 miles on it, now 16,250 miles. It had only been ridden 600 miles in the last year. It had vibration and did not handle well. I removed the front tires and had them balanced. None of the tires had correct air pressure. No air in the rear air bag. Belt was to tie and not aligned. After getting the belt right, tires balanced and correct air pressure it rode great. I did not feel hardly any vibration but I had read so much about belt vibration I decided to purchase Doc’s vibration damper. After installing it I took a ride today about 125 miles. At first I did not see much different but when I got on the interstate and got up to about 70 miles per hour I could start to feel it was smoother. I like to run around 70 and that is where it feels smoother. I did run it to 90 and it was still smooth. I have added several things on the bike but the two best things was the belt vibration damper and magic mirrors. I do all my own service and the mirrors seem to have to be removed for about anything you do on the bike. For people that have everything done would not appreciate them like people that do their own service. Again I want to thank Doc and Kathy for their fast service and a great product.
    Kathy and I thank you!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gerald37 View Post
    I sure want to thank Doc for his fast service. I purchased his belt vibration damper. Ordered it late Wednesday afternoon it must have been shipped that day I received it Friday morning.
    Gee, you must have been lucky Gerald. It took 7 days to get mine .....but then, I AM in Australia......thanks Doc

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    2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill W. View Post
    Isn't it amazing how a simple device such as the vibration dampener makes riding a real joy?? I couldn't believe how much smoother the ride was after installing one from Doc. Actually took me a couple of rides to realize the vibration from the belt was gone.
    At first I did not realize the vibration but it was coming at different speeds now it don't seen to come at any speed. There is a different feel.

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    Lamonster RT phone mount
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peteoz View Post
    Gee, you must have been lucky Gerald. It took 7 days to get mine .....but then, I AM in Australia......thanks Doc

    Pete
    Wow, 7 days in pretty fast for Australia!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roadster Renovations View Post
    Wow, 7 days in pretty fast for Australia!!
    Yeah, having shipped LOTS of stuff, Doc, all sorts of influences take place. If you ship from the US on a Thursday so it hits the LA centre on Friday evening, it often reaches Aussie customs on Sunday and is then despatched first thing on a Monday morning and can hit my front door (sometimes literally) on Tuesday afternoon. Other times they go via Japan or some other strange route. The best time using USPS Express has been 5 days. The worst using USPS Express is 14 days.

    Pete
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    2021 RT Limited
    Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.

    HeliBars Handlebars
    Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
    Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
    Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
    Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
    Kenda Kanine rear.
    2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red

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