Idler Wheel Kit / Belt Tensioner Accessory for F3

[deer30084]

Have an RT? Trade up.....to an F3. Then get the idler pulley! And 2 up rear shock!

[Road-Kill]

I bought my kit about 400 miles ago and it has developed a high pitch whine at 31-41 MPH. Any suggestions? Another thread has started on this issue stating that a bearing in the kit is bad.

Its still under warranty.....dont hassle something that they will replace. Do it now, the riding season awaits you.

[Road-Kill]

Just got home from my dealer and a long ride after he installed my BRP idler. My vibration issue 100% GONE! I also noticed the bike was smoother at lower speeds as well even after hitting bumps. I'm guessing when the rear tire/belt bounces from a bump the idler keeps the belt from bouncing too much. I still think BRP should have made the idler a warranty item but it was a cheap fix so thumbs up anyway. My thoughts.

[fantabstic]

Just got home from my dealer and a long ride after he installed my BRP idler. My vibration issue 100% GONE! I also noticed the bike was smoother at lower speeds as well even after hitting bumps. I'm guessing when the rear tire/belt bounces from a bump the idler keeps the belt from bouncing too much. I still think BRP should have made the idler a warranty item but it was a cheap fix so thumbs up anyway. My thoughts.

Mine was the same for just 400 miles then the whine started. Took off the idler arm and the vibration was back but the whine was gone. Put it back on and the vibration was gone and the whine started again.

[Road-Kill]

Mine was the same for just 400 miles then the whine started. Took off the idler arm and the vibration was back but the whine was gone. Put it back on and the vibration was gone and the whine started again.

You could be correct. I dont know what the future brings but I wear hearing protection when I ride so I will probably never hear the whine you describe. I have over 300 miles with it and so far so good. The vibration is almost completely gone. For the $50.00 it cost to purchase and install I feel I got my monies worth. Do I spend 3x that on other brands that are built the same way? I don't have the answers but I'm happy so far.

[Firefly]

I have only a couple hundred miles on my idler as well. No whine...and the vibrations are gone.
On my 2008 GS I had another 3rd party tensioner and it whined like crazy.. people riding behind me noticed it big time.

If mine fails or starts whining I'll switch to the 'Doc' modifies version and see how that does.

[Rattlebars]

Just put the idler on my F3-T and the vibes are gone but I keep looking in my mirror to see where the cop is (or fire truck or ambulance). That's how loud the thing whines! Wonder if there is a "fix" like lubing it....

Definitely suspicious that the thing bolts on to the existing frame with the bolts already there. Worked in the auto industry for 20 years and I understand the cost savings. Heck we used to drop things that cost pennies. BuRP probably thought about including it but didn't for 2 reasons. Not all F spYders vibrate severely and it's NOISY! So, they make us pay $40 for it. Is it worth it? Only reason I put it on was because my F3 shuddered at 65-73 mph. Highway speeds on the nose. Just turn up the stereo* and forget it.

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Make sure that the idler roller is perfectly straight to the belt. Even a little off and it will whine. Just a slight misalignment will cause noise. Fixed that and mine no longer whines. Wonder if that's the cause of failures.
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*NOTE on the iPod nano 5. If you use the little trick for listening which would be push the ECO button just after turning off the key, the stereo will play but it forgets where it was on the iPod and plays all your songs in alphabetical order. I have an ear worm of "Abra Abra cadabra. Just want to reach out and grab ya" . Getting back to where it was can be a pain. Select playlist and thumb through your songs to get there using those ultra comfy multi tasking buttons.

[Roadster Renovations]

If you already have the BRP kit for either the F3 or RT (with our adaptor), the upgrade is $115, which includes shipping...

http://dochumphreys.wixsite.com/road...amper-products

[JP58]

I have doc's on my 15 RT-S No whining noise at all.

[Dmartin]

I wish you would ship to Canada as well Doc........

[Roadster Renovations]

I wish you would ship to Canada as well Doc........

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We do all the time and I believe it is the same cost (or close). PM me your address and I will have Kathy reference it.

[Badco149]

I had the Smoothspyder Belt Tensioner installed on my 2016 F3 LTD. I decided to spent the extra after seeing the BRP tensioner. Smoothspyder just looked better and like it would last MUCH longer. I can say I absolutely love the difference in the way it rides. No vibration at any speeds and has improved the downshifting so it is smooth as well.

Love My Spyder

[hillbillywhisperer]

Have the BRP model for well over 2000 miles and no whine or vibration.

[lgf4780]

Where can it be ordered from?

Amazon has them

[capt.jim]

I have BRP Idler kits available, $38 including shipping.
PM me or Email me at jim@smoothspyder.com if you need one.
Thanks