Compairison between Belt vibration --Smooth Spyder versus Baker-Built

[Wildrice]

Has sanyone compared the 3000--4400 RPM vibration decrease between the Smooth Spyder & Baker built models? Baker Built is now on the upper side of belt & Smooth Spyder is on the lower side of belt. I may be looking for a magic vibration solution caused by engine internal balance issue.- but I'm no quitter
Thanks for any conclusive help.
Darrell

[Mike Ard]

Has sanyone compared the 3000--4400 RPM vibration decrease between the Smooth Spyder & Baker built models? Baker Built is now on the upper side of belt & Smooth Spyder is on the lower side of belt. I may be looking for a magic vibration solution caused by engine internal balance issue.- but I'm no quitter
Thanks for any conclusive help.
Darrell

Haven't compared the two head to head but I do have the Baker tensioner and was suprised that it was on the top belt. I didn't expect much when I installed but was very pleasantly suprised at how well it worked.

[fencepost]

Smoothspyder is on the top as well.

[Wildrice]

Smoothspyder is on the top as well.

Say what??

http://www.smoothspyder.com/belt-tensioners/

[Copperman]

Smoothspyder is on the top as well.

Mine is on the bottom of the bottom, pushing up. On an RT Limited.

[Devious56]

Mine is on the bottom of the bottom, pushing up. On an RT Limited.

I have an RT and mine is also pushing up from the bottom, on my Smooth Spyder that is.

David

[Chupaca]

smoothspyder on all models up to the F3 are on the bottom. The top is taught when on the throttle the bottom loose. However the F3 has a longer belt and I know baker added a top roller as well. Don't know that there are any upper lower for any of the 08 thru14's... don't know anyone offhand that has tried them both...

[jcthorne]

Guys, this thread is in the F3 section. The SmoothSpyder tensioner for the F3 is on the top of the belt and like most of his products, very well designed and built.

The RT tensioners are on the bottom. Different belt lengths result in different vibration issues.

[Bob Denman]

Different bikes; different needs... Thanks for reminding us!

[Copperman]

Originally Posted by Copperman
Mine is on the bottom of the bottom, pushing up. On an RT Limited.

Guys, this thread is in the F3 section. The SmoothSpyder tensioner for the F3 is on the top of the belt and like most of his products, very well designed and built.

The RT tensioners are on the bottom. Different belt lengths result in different vibration issues.

OOPS! Never mind...

[Ronbo]

Say what??

http://www.smoothspyder.com/belt-tensioners/

The latest smooth spyder is on the top belt...works great!

Ron

[tmcquain]

Not being much of a mechanic, the Baker looks like it is easier to install and/or calibrate. Is that correct ? I worry about the bearings in them both, those things must be really hauling the mail ! Any insight would be appreciated !

[Bob Denman]

Do we have any reports of how BRP's tensioner is working out?

[Mikind7]

I have about 1k on a BRP tensioner...works great! On top by the way.

[tmcquain]

The BRP one is just for the F3 right ? I need one for the RT

[Bruce B]

The BRP one is just for the F3 right ? I need one for the RT

Check out Smoothspyder site they have most models available now
http://www.smoothspyder.com/belt-tensioners/

[Devious56]

Check out Smoothspyder site they have most models available now
http://www.smoothspyder.com/belt-tensioners/

Doc Humphreys has an adapter for the use of the BRP tensioner on the RT. I believe they are for sale now, but there are 5 of them going to testers that will provide test data and opinions on them. Contact Doc Humphreys for more information, but it is said that they actually work better of the RT than they do the F3

David

[Bob Denman]

Joel managed to adapt BRP's tensioner to his RT.
Here's the pictures that he posted:
IMGP0050.jpgIMGP0052.jpgIMGP0054.jpgIMGP0058.jpg

Unfortunately; I have nothing but the pictures...
I think that I'll wait to see what Doc H comes up with. I've used some of his other products, and have been impressed by them!

[Gsebring]

A plus on quality, easy to install but no long term results other than the bike hauls butt without any vibes up to 80

[oldguyinTX]

Do we have any reports of how BRP's tensioner is working out?

I know an F3 rider in Canada who did Beta Testing on the BRP tensioner, and reports that the difference is remarkable. Rode from Ontario to SpyderQuest & back and was very comfortable with the long ride.

[Crossbow]

Do we have any reports of how BRP's tensioner is working out?

Just installed a BRP idler pulley $40.00 took 40mins have to remove 2 panels on f3t . Remove 2 bolts and install. Took for ride vibes all gone what a pleasure to not have to ride around the belt vibrations.

[Crossbow]

Has sanyone compared the 3000--4400 RPM vibration decrease between the Smooth Spyder & Baker built models? Baker Built is now on the upper side of belt & Smooth Spyder is on the lower side of belt. I may be looking for a magic vibration solution caused by engine internal balance issue.- but I'm no quitter
Thanks for any conclusive help.
Darrell

installed on my f3t a BRP pulley took 40 mins , works great no more vibes.

[bigwhammy]

installed on my f3t a BRP pulley took 40 mins , works great no more vibes.

The Australian bikes have smaller rear sprocket with shorter belts hence the BRP roller sits about 1.5 inches lower = lower tension on belt.
It still improved 60 mph vibrations. I now notice vibrations on foot boards from engine vibrations and handle bar vibrations a little more.

[Machinegunner]

My F3S is much smoother. What surprised me was how much less fatigue I experienced. I believe we all notice the heavy vibration at 55-65 mph, but there are low frequency vibrations that we are unaware of that will began to ware on the rider. I think it is a very important install.

[ncgrl1]

The Australian bikes have smaller rear sprocket with shorter belts hence the BRP roller sits about 1.5 inches lower = lower tension on belt.
It still improved 60 mph vibrations. I now notice vibrations on foot boards from engine vibrations and handle bar vibrations a little more.

I noticed the same vibrations. I am still very pleased with the tensioner...