Doc Humphreys RT BELT VIBRATION DAMPER KIT

[Papahoosh]

Just cancelled my previous order and re-ordered the part from PitBull. They had 30+ in stock.


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I just called them and one on is way.

[TheCajun1957]

Just talked to Pitbull Powersports at 418-863-1418 and they still have several of the BRP kits available.

Ok call me a moron, I went to the Pit Bull Powersports site, typed in 219800412 into the search window, 219800412 not found, went to oem parts search, selected CAN-AM (Bombardier) no model number and went to the part number window and typed 219800412. Still not found.


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Can someone give a direct link to the exact page I can order from? Please?



I think the area code is 417 not 418.

[Papahoosh]

Ok call me a moron, I went to the Pit Bull Powersports site, typed in 219800412 into the search window, 219800412 not found, went to oem parts search, selected CAN-AM (Bombardier) no model number and went to the part number window and typed 219800412. Still not found.


???????

Can someone give a direct link to the exact page I can order from? Please?



I think the area code is 417 not 418.

He told me they removed the part from online ordering. So give pitbull a call. I did and he is sending me one.

[Biggdogg22]

Just ordered mine tonight. I got the Idler from Florida Power Sports via Amazon and the bracket and bolt kit from Doc Humphrey. Hope I get them before the end of the year 2016.

Reggie

Received both parts today 12/28/2016. I will install Saturday or Sunday.

[TheCajun1957]

On the way !!

Got em!!! 1/2/2017

[Stumpy6Guns]

I installed mine on Friday. Too much rain to go for a ride, though.
The installation video is a must-see. The actual installation is a breeze, but the video shows the way the parts go together.

[Indiana Ken]

STill cold here in Indiana, good time to install the Doc Humphries belt tensioner. It was easy. View the video.
I am not comfortable working on the bike, but every time I do, I feel better and better.
Can't wait for warm weather to try out.

[Stumpy6Guns]

I rode my Spyder into work this morning and forgot to check how well the new tensioner is working! It must be working well, 'cuz I hit 75 mph and it was not vibrating at all!I

[Bike-O-Din]

Tried to get the idler pulley from Amazon - NLA.
Tried to get it from local dealer - NLA (backorder until...?).
Tried online search - NLA. (found some suppliers, but part not in stock)

Called PIT BULL. Yea! Available! Ordered it today and it's on the way. $49.99 shipped to anywhere USA to arrive in 2 to 3 days. They said mine was the 5th one going out the door today. They still have some left - better hurry!

[Bob Denman]

Having installed mine at the beginning of the week: today was the chance I needed to break the bike out of storage, and give it a try!
It performed BETTER than my wildest expectations!
I used to have buzz from 75 to 77 mph, and then a hard buzz from 81 to 84 mph...
That is ALL GONE!
And the bike even feels smoother around Town; at more safe and sane speeds too!

Winner, winner: Chicken Dinner!

[Roadster Renovations]

Thanks, Bob! Everyone is saying that they cannot believe the difference. I installed a kit #3 on a 2012 RT yesterday and the ryder was very, very happy. Said it removed 80-90 % of his total vibration. He also didn't notice the little buzz from the outer ribbed belt.

[eddieshep999]

Finally got mine today from the post office here in the U.K. Due to customs & the import tax required before they can release it
i have already have the BRP one with Doc's adapter plate fitted to my RT
So pleased with it, I decided, I wanted to upgrade to the new one Doc has done because I have no intention of changing my 2015 SE6 RT for some time


As usual with all his products it is excellemt quality
I have polished the arm, Only shame is that it will be hidden under all that tupperware
Thanks Doc - Just looking for you next RT upgrade

[bzbaeren]

Once us RT owners found out that they could be adapted to our bikes; BRP was never going to be able to keep up with the demand...

I traded away my 2011 for a 2017 and trying to relate to this post if I correctly understand it the RT does not have this device but it was used on others in the brand. So this is a new adaptation for Rt owners, am I right? Thanks for setting me straight either way.

[Roadster Renovations]

I traded away my 2011 for a 2017 and trying to relate to this post if I correctly understand it the RT does not have this device but it was used on others in the brand. So this is a new adaptation for Rt owners, am I right? Thanks for setting me straight either way.

It is a rather long and convoluted story that has been adapted and changed multiple times.

I started by installing the F3 idler on my 2017 F3S Daytona. I got to thinking about it and wondered if it could be adapted to our 2014 RT. I did some tests and finally came up with a prototype and gave it a try using the BRP kit. I couldn't believe the lack of vibration on the RT. In fact, having both the F3 and RT I could tell that the F3 idler actually worked better on the RT than the F3. I was concerned about clearance of the gas tank and the tensioner (which was the reason BRP did not would not use it on the RT. By removing all the air out of the airbag, and with the tupperwear off, I simulated a complete rear suspension failure and with the tire setting on the inner fender, we still had 3/4" of play from the pulley to the tank.
I then started to work on a vibration damper that would be more durable that the idler kit for the F3. We have finally got it dialed in with a total of 5 different kits and the original adaptor kit. This works for any aspect that someone wishes to do. Most everyone has this link already, but I will post it for those just getting up to speed.
In everything we do at Roadster renovations, we have tried to use the best quality items available so that everything we make makes our bykes perform better and work better than original.
Here's the link: http://dochumphreys.wixsite.com/road...amper-products

[NM Wrench]

It is a rather long and convoluted story that has been adapted and changed multiple times.

I started by installing the F3 idler on my 2017 F3S Daytona. I got to thinking about it and wondered if it could be adapted to our 2014 RT. I did some tests and finally came up with a prototype and gave it a try using the BRP kit. I couldn't believe the lack of vibration on the RT. In fact, having both the F3 and RT I could tell that the F3 idler actually worked better on the RT than the F3. I was concerned about clearance of the gas tank and the tensioner (which was the reason BRP did not would not use it on the RT. By removing all the air out of the airbag, and with the tupperwear off, I simulated a complete rear suspension failure and with the tire setting on the inner fender, we still had 3/4" of play from the pulley to the tank.
I then started to work on a vibration damper that would be more durable that the idler kit for the F3. We have finally got it dialed in with a total of 5 different kits and the original adaptor kit. This works for any aspect that someone wishes to do. Most everyone has this link already, but I will post it for those just getting up to speed.
In everything we do at Roadster renovations, we have tried to use the best quality items available so that everything we make makes our bykes perform better and work better than original.
Here's the link: http://dochumphreys.wixsite.com/road...amper-products

Doc that link only had 2 not 5

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[Roadster Renovations]

Doc that link only had 2 not 5

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Can't use a smart phone. Sorry. Big 'puter works fine.

[Bob Denman]

Can't use a smart phone. Sorry. Big 'puter works fine.

Hey Doc!

If you need one: I've got a spare "Smart-Enough" phone that you can use!

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[Roadster Renovations]

Hey Doc!

If you need one: I've got a spare "Smart-Enough" phone that you can use!

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What I need is to figure out how to display the site on the smartphone. I will eventually call the site people and hopefully they will figure it out.

[OverHillAndDale]

Installed mine about a month ago. Took a ride a couple of days later, forgetting that I'd installed it and it didn't cross my mind until I got back. The fact that I forgot about the mod is the best advertising I can supply in that I normally would grind my teeth between 62-75 depending on the grade.

This fix is a LOT cheaper than dental work!

[eddieshep999]

Fitted my upgraded one from Doc for my RT

i managed to remove the BRP one by taking it off Doc's RT adapter plate (leaving the adapter plate in place) so only the 2 bolts to remove
I found it was easier to fit the new one on - do the bolts up enough to hold it to the adapter plate then connect the spring through the arm and then tighten the bolt once I was happy with the alignment

Because the arm is fitted below the adapter plate and it is metal to metal I decided to put some rubber to help add a dampening effect from the arm to the adapter plate
The rubber is only 2mm thick and does not effect the clearance between the arm and frame


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Only went for a test ride but I could not detect any vibration in fact it is even better than the BRP one it replaced

[Gallam03]

Is it going to do any harm not "fixing" the vibration? I went on my longest ride on the interstate the other day while I found it annoying when it did happen it I usually just had to slow down or speed up to make it go away...mind you I didn't even know this was actually known issue until today when I happened to see a thread on the vibration issue. I was going to call my dealer and ask about it. I think that since I was able to kind of work around it I'd just let it go...but if it's going to cause issues letting it vibrate I want to fix/remedy the issue.
Also...will the fix cause any premature wear on the belt or any other unwanted side effects?


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[Bob Denman]

Not at all...
I used to use the vibration as an indication that I was starting to speed up a bit...
(My 2010 RT would start buzzing at 75mph...)
So I'd just drop back down a bit, and be happy!
My 2014 started buzzing at speeds that I normally do not see...
But I was curious about what these vibration dampers would do, so I pulled the trigger! Gunner 5.gif
I'm glad that I did, but the bike also ran fine without it!

[Dan McNally]

Doc, I had your tensioner installed on my 2013 RT LTD - picked it up from the dealer on 28 April and had a 65 mile ride home to check it out. Yesterday, I rode with the Maryland Spyder Web, and got to give it a real workout - I have to ride 65 miles, each direction, to and from the meetup location, mostly on highways. I was running between 55 and 80 MPH and never had any perceptible belt vibration at any speed. It works great. I'm a believer!

[lewisalice]

Best thing i ever put on my bike the dampner what a difference

[Bob Denman]

The best thing that I ever put on MY bike...



...is me!