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What IS This
2016 RT Limited with about 2500 miles on her. Accelerating out of a slow turn from an off ramp onto local highway, felt and a pretty significant "clunk" (like a rock had been kicked up and hit something on the bottom of the bike). Yes, there was a bit of debris in the corner, but I thought I had cleared it before I gave her gas. Home is only about 2 miles away, so took a mirror to the bottom of the bike to see if I could see what caused the noise -- and I find this:
SpyderBeltShaft.jpg
Note that this was take from the left side of the bike and the image is sort of reversed because the phone is sitting on the floor. The arrow points to the front of the bike and you can see the front of the belt, the front pulley, and bolt that holds the pulley on. But, what on earth is that splined shaft that I have circled? This is only the second time I have inspected this area of the bike and just don't recall seeing this bare shaft. Have I lost something? Is that what I heard / felt as it left the bike?
Concerned in Texas .... Ann
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2016 RT Limited -- "Jubilee" (as in Cherries)
Guardian Bell (gift from spyderowboy)
ISCI Dual Flag Mount – Tall Poles
Lamonster Bottle Holder and Spyder Cuff
Spyderpops Missing Belt Guard
Spyderpops Bumpskid
Spyderpops Rear Run / Brake / Turn LEDs
Spyderpops Mirror LEDs
Custom Dynamics HMT Brake
Spyderpops Keep Out The Trash (KOTT) Grills
Don't Eat Mud / mudflap
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Can you shift gears? Looks like you lost your shift linkage.
2011 RTS (Sold to a very nice lady)
1998 Honda Valkyrie
2006 Mustang GT. Varooooom!
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Shifting
Originally Posted by Grandpot
Can you shift gears? Looks like you lost your shift linkage.
Yes, shifts just fine and even goes into reverse. This is an SE6 (as a limited) and I remember there being some external linkage on the 998 SE5's that one had to check of the bike ever got stuck in gear. The 1330 is a different motor with a different clutch, so just not sure what I am supposed to see here.
Thanks .... Ann
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2016 RT Limited -- "Jubilee" (as in Cherries)
Guardian Bell (gift from spyderowboy)
ISCI Dual Flag Mount – Tall Poles
Lamonster Bottle Holder and Spyder Cuff
Spyderpops Missing Belt Guard
Spyderpops Bumpskid
Spyderpops Rear Run / Brake / Turn LEDs
Spyderpops Mirror LEDs
Custom Dynamics HMT Brake
Spyderpops Keep Out The Trash (KOTT) Grills
Don't Eat Mud / mudflap
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Just took a photo of mine and it looks identical, that part is not a problem
bolt.jpg
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Its on mine too- SE6..dont worry about it its the foot shift spline but not used on the RT with SE6
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Last edited by Peteoz; 10-23-2016 at 02:40 PM.
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Originally Posted by Spyder_Cowgirl
Yes, shifts just fine and even goes into reverse. This is an SE6 (as a limited) and I remember there being some external linkage on the 998 SE5's that one had to check of the bike ever got stuck in gear. The 1330 is a different motor with a different clutch, so just not sure what I am supposed to see here.
Thanks .... Ann
That's good to know. I was wondering how you got home without shifting. Back to the original question, what made that noise?
2011 RTS (Sold to a very nice lady)
1998 Honda Valkyrie
2006 Mustang GT. Varooooom!
US Navy Veteran
SC Law Enforcement Boat Captain
CNC Machine Service Technician
President: Rolling Thunder SC1
Member: Disabled American Veterans, Rock Hill, SC
Member: American Legion
Experience is recognizing the same mistake every time you make it!
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Noise
Originally Posted by Grandpot
That's good to know. I was wondering how you got home without shifting. Back to the original question, what made that noise?
My guess is that the noise was caused by a rock getting kicked into the rear wheel or rear sprocket -- belt looks fine, so no damage there (whew).
Thanks for the response .... Ann
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2016 RT Limited -- "Jubilee" (as in Cherries)
Guardian Bell (gift from spyderowboy)
ISCI Dual Flag Mount – Tall Poles
Lamonster Bottle Holder and Spyder Cuff
Spyderpops Missing Belt Guard
Spyderpops Bumpskid
Spyderpops Rear Run / Brake / Turn LEDs
Spyderpops Mirror LEDs
Custom Dynamics HMT Brake
Spyderpops Keep Out The Trash (KOTT) Grills
Don't Eat Mud / mudflap
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What It Is
Originally Posted by trikermutha
Its on mine too- SE6..dont worry about it its the foot shift spline but not used on the RT with SE6
Thank you trikermutha! As it turns out, hubby is a lot smarter than I am and had already figured this out.
Thanks, also, to all that responded.
All the best .... Ann
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2016 RT Limited -- "Jubilee" (as in Cherries)
Guardian Bell (gift from spyderowboy)
ISCI Dual Flag Mount – Tall Poles
Lamonster Bottle Holder and Spyder Cuff
Spyderpops Missing Belt Guard
Spyderpops Bumpskid
Spyderpops Rear Run / Brake / Turn LEDs
Spyderpops Mirror LEDs
Custom Dynamics HMT Brake
Spyderpops Keep Out The Trash (KOTT) Grills
Don't Eat Mud / mudflap
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Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Originally Posted by Peteoz
Well........he IS a man after all, Ann.....what else did you expect?
(Pete runs for cover and hopes his wife never sees this )
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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Ahem
Originally Posted by Peteoz
Well........he IS a man after all, Ann.....what else did you expect?
(Pete runs for cover and hopes his wife never sees this )
Pete ... what is the best way to contact your wife? I would like to pass this on.
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2016 RT Limited -- "Jubilee" (as in Cherries)
Guardian Bell (gift from spyderowboy)
ISCI Dual Flag Mount – Tall Poles
Lamonster Bottle Holder and Spyder Cuff
Spyderpops Missing Belt Guard
Spyderpops Bumpskid
Spyderpops Rear Run / Brake / Turn LEDs
Spyderpops Mirror LEDs
Custom Dynamics HMT Brake
Spyderpops Keep Out The Trash (KOTT) Grills
Don't Eat Mud / mudflap
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Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe
Just took a photo of mine and it looks identical, that part is not a problem
bolt.jpg
Cruzr Joe
I do not know joe ? yours looks pretty dirty compared too Anns !
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Interesting. ...
Shifting on the se is internal. Guess they left the shaft so when your stuck in gear you can grab the shift shaft and get out of gear.....
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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Originally Posted by Spyder_Cowgirl
Pete ... what is the best way to contact your wife? I would like to pass this on.
Sorry, Ann, but she is sleeping at the moment......She's had a verrrry big morning in the kitchen and laundry while I've been out riding
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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