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 Best belt tensioner for my Spyder RTS 2013
I am looking for a belt tensioner. There are few models available. Difficult to figure out which one would be best for me.
I have seen the one from smoothspyder which is on back order but expected to be available within the next weeks. This model seems very nice and easy to install using existing hole and nothing to be removed nor replaced.
You all, owner of a belt tensioner, do certainly have good advise.
Which one should I go for?
p.s. does BRP have one ?
Kind regards,
Bernard
Ride safe!
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Best belt tensioner
I have had 3 different ones on my bike including the one you mentioned and none of the worked. UNTIL, I tried DOC Humphreys from Roadster Renovations, BAM, no more vibration. You can find many people to testify as to his product. Not expensive and easy to install.
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 Doc's------
I also have Doc's belt tensioner--------- works perfect.
Lew L
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten. 
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT. 
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Here ya go.
Link to Doc's belt tensioner. You'll want to get the Kit#3 for the 2010 - 2013 RT with the outer ribbed belt:
https://www.roadsterrenovations.info/products
Oh. I see you're in Switzerland. I'm assuming that your European 2013RT has the outer ribbed belt. If the outside of your belt is smooth, get the other Kit #3.
Last edited by Snowbelt Spyder; 03-04-2018 at 11:58 AM.
Doug
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Just two words: Call Doc!!
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Or you can get the BRP idler for $40 and get the same benefits. Save some cash for other mods, BRP is only $40. Works for mine!
2010 RT Audio and Convience SE5, wider vented windshield, XM radio, digital voltmeter, K&N filter, LED turn signal strips, ISCI floorboards, Lamonster LED Headlights and Fogs, Two Bros Black series 
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Doc's version has a MUCH superior dual-bearing setup... 
...And there were reports of BRP's tensioner suffering bearing failures at around 2,500 miles.
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 Originally Posted by jroberts650
Or you can get the BRP idler for $40 and get the same benefits. Save some cash for other mods, BRP is only $40. Works for mine!
This one had 4,000 miles on it. Good luck on yours!
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Doc's version has a MUCH superior dual-bearing setup...
...And there were reports of BRP's tensioner suffering bearing failures at around 2,500 miles.
Rollers with dual bearings can be purchased online for mere dollars that you can upgrade to. That's what I did. No problems on my end.
2010 RT Audio and Convience SE5, wider vented windshield, XM radio, digital voltmeter, K&N filter, LED turn signal strips, ISCI floorboards, Lamonster LED Headlights and Fogs, Two Bros Black series
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