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New Spyder RT-s Owner with a few questions
Hello all,
New to Spyders (Bought a new 2017 RT-s this past Saturday) so in searching out information on the inter-webs I came upon this place and haven't left yet,
now in reading the forums I have a couple belt questions/concerns,
1st How often should I be checking the belt tension?? I went out and got one of the Krikit tools and read the instructions on the forums here.
2nd, how many are running the "Missing belt guard" is this something I need to get on right away??
And 3rd is there nay other add-ons that are suggested?? (Yeah a really open ended question but what the heck)
Thanks in advance!
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I have NEVER personally checked my belt tension on any of the Spyders I have owned.
I look at where it is tracking on the sprocket after a tire change, but that's it.
missing belt guard is cheap insurance for potential stone damage . If you do a LOT of gravel, or too quickly...might want one.
RYde and enjoy, these things are pretty well sorted out, and the 17 is strange improvement over the 14 I had, so I expect it to be trouble
free also. There are guys that spend more time analyzing their oil, and glimming their witchets, than they do ryding.
Please don't be a witchet glimmerer.
Flatlander, Navy Veteran, Widower
Loved my 2014 RTS SE6 Pearl white
but have a new love now,
my 2017 RTS SE6 Champagne metallic (Champ)
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Get several thousahd miles on it before you begin thinking about how to develop a permanently thin wallet due to continual farkle expenditures.
Artillery lends dignity to what would
otherwise be a vulgar brawl.
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Cognac 2014 RT-S
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3 years
25K miles
Never checked tension and no guard.
Traveled lots of gravel roads and never a problem if driven sanely.
AJ
Originally Posted by Merle
Hello all,
New to Spyders (Bought a new 2017 RT-s this past Saturday) so in searching out information on the inter-webs I came upon this place and haven't left yet,
now in reading the forums I have a couple belt questions/concerns,
1st How often should I be checking the belt tension?? I went out and got one of the Krikit tools and read the instructions on the forums here.
2nd, how many are running the "Missing belt guard" is this something I need to get on right away??
And 3rd is there nay other add-ons that are suggested?? (Yeah a really open ended question but what the heck)
Thanks in advance!
2014 RT-S
Akrapovic Exhaust & Cat Bypass
Bajaron Sway Bar w/links / Sena SM-10/Garmin 660
Comfort Seat w Adjustable Backrest
Decals by Purple Harley / Magic Strobe
Kuryakyn Black Widow Pegs Rivco Highway Brackets
Rivco Trunk Mounted Double Flag Holder
FOBO / Spyder Cuff / XM Radio w MC Antenna
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Depending on the model RT you have, you might check out my website to really....
Ride in comfort,
John
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Welcome, welcome 👍
To both the spyder world and this most informative site...congrats on the new ryde..
Belt tension is a choice as to checking it. A quick twist can tell you or check it before long trips now that you have the tool.
Had the guard and it got chewed off and never relaced it but never had any problems.
What to get....?? wow so many things but rule of thumb..1. safety 2. comfort 3. performance and handling and finally 4. bells and whistles/bling
But for now ryde enjoy and see what you feel you need
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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