vibration

[davehirst]

There probably is a thread somewhere on this subject and if so direct me. I have a 2015 RT Special Series with 10k miles I have had it for 2 months, bought from a friend with 8500 on it. At 55 to 70 there was an extreme vibration, I could only describe as wheels out of balance. I put beads in the front tires, and no change. I took it to my dealer and told them I had beads, they then removed the wheel weight on all three tires, and adjusted the belt and said that solved the problem.. I went on a 400 mile ride yesterday, and that didnt solve the problem. It is better, but the shaking now seems to be coming from the rear. As I note the vibration, the front wheels don't seem to be shaking, just the rest of the bike. Is this something that a belt tensioner would resolve, or what might your thoughts be.. The rear tire did not have beads in it when the dealer removed the weights, I have since put them in the rear tire as well. (This was before my ride yesterday) I knew the weights needed to be removed if installing beads, but I couldn't see any. Guess I just missed them. You would think a machine close to 30k would have a smoother ride than I am getting. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks

[cphillipsea1]

There probably is a thread somewhere on this subject and if so direct me. I have a 2015 RT Special Series with 10k miles I have had it for 2 months, bought from a friend with 8500 on it. At 55 to 70 there was an extreme vibration, I could only describe as wheels out of balance. I put beads in the front tires, and no change. I took it to my dealer and told them I had beads, they then removed the wheel weight on all three tires, and adjusted the belt and said that solved the problem.. I went on a 400 mile ride yesterday, and that didnt solve the problem. It is better, but the shaking now seems to be coming from the rear. As I note the vibration, the front wheels don't seem to be shaking, just the rest of the bike. Is this something that a belt tensioner would resolve, or what might your thoughts be.. The rear tire did not have beads in it when the dealer removed the weights, I have since put them in the rear tire as well. (This was before my ride yesterday) I knew the weights needed to be removed if installing beads, but I couldn't see any. Guess I just missed them. You would think a machine close to 30k would have a smoother ride than I am getting. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks

I had a bad vibration on my 2014 and I put on doc damper on the belt stop my vibration totally

[trikermutha]

I found the beads didn't work on the front wheels for my spyder..And needed a proper balance.

Are the handlebars shaking ?

If its the rear you think have the beads removed and rebalanced.

[davehirst]

I found the beads didn't work on the front wheels for my spyder..And needed a proper balance.

Are the handlebars shaking ?

If its the rear you think have the beads removed and rebalanced.

My dealer said they balance the rear wheel with beads. I guess that's easier than removing the wheel. and yes the handlebars are shaking. But I don't see any shaking on the fenders of the front wheels like before removing the wheel weights.

[4 MARIE]

so you have hit the Harmonic "sweet spot " for the drive belt.
A tensioner WILL help. Otherwise, learn to drive through it.
Lot's of times I will just unload , the throttle a bit, (trail throttle) and it will go away.
You are barely acquainted with you Ryde. You will figure this and some the other
"quirkery" as you go. Stay safe.

[Bob Denman]

Based upon the speed at which the vibration occurs: this is a harmonic belt vibration.
Call Doc Humphrey; he'll fix you up!

[trikermutha]

If that's the case the belt tension can be adjusted to help with some of that vibration

[davehirst]

I just had it to the dealer, they said probably belt adjustment, which they did, better but still there. will go the tensioner route in future, after I get some other quirks figured out. Only have so much play money.

[Bob Denman]

So many farkles: so little cash...