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Belt Tensioner
Can anyone explain to me why I should spend $250 on a belt tensioner
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Last edited by GeoffCee; 08-27-2013 at 07:43 AM.
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There are very few modifications that I have made to my Spyder that have made as much difference as a belt tensioner. I use a Smoothspyder.
Early production Spyders had a much tighter belt tension and at that time there was no belt flapping. We had rear bearing wearing out and front sprockets breaking at that time. I assume that the tension was loosened to relieve some of these problems. Now we have belt harmonics that can cause a pretty severe shake at certain RPMS.
I suspect that BRP will eventually include a belt tensioner on all models but I would not hold my breath for that
Last edited by bobnaquin; 08-27-2013 at 08:02 AM.
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A lot depends on the type of riding you do..On a hilly interstate,a tensioner would probably make all of the difference in the world...It drove me crazy coming home to Illinois from North Carolina Owners Event...Since then,all of my riding has been from small town to small town and on secondary roads...I have almost forgot I had a vibration...Still wondering if I need to buy a tensioner before the next event..
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Depends..!
on how much vibration you are experiencing. If you don't have that much and it doesn't bother you that much don't put one on or do when it does get to you. I have one and it does help...a lot has to do with ryding styles..!!
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If you don't feel a buzzing vibration at certain speeds/rpms, I would save your money. If you do and it bothers you (as it did me), the smoothspyder helps take out most of those vibrations. I think it was worth my money.
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When i picked up my bike from the dealer after the 600 mile service we were talking and the shop manager told me what ever you do don't put a belt tensioner on the spyder. I thought this was strange and asked why he said that and he replied "If BRP would have wanted it on the bike and thought it was needed they would have installed it from the factory". I thought to myself "since when does a manufacturer install everything needed"..lol
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Originally Posted by Phillig
If you don't feel a buzzing vibration at certain speeds/rpms, I would save your money. If you do and it bothers you (as it did me), the smoothspyder helps take out most of those vibrations. I think it was worth my money.
Good advice. It's pretty flat in my area, and all I do is short hops (120m or less round trip), and I haven't noticed any driveline vibration. So, it'd be a waste of money for me.
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