Highway Speeds

[I-Day]

Well I rode the interstate for the first time today. I have had my F3T for about two months and have about 525 miles now. It rode real smooth until I got to about 70mph and then it felt like it was vibrating a bit. Is this normal?

[SpyderAnn01]

That would be harmonic vibration from the belt. If yours wasn't delivered with the belt tensioner already on it I'd go back to the dealer and ask them to add it for you.

[I-Day]

That would be harmonic vibration from the belt. If yours wasn't delivered with the belt tensioner already on it I'd go back to the dealer and ask them to add it for you.

Thankyou I will do that!

[Chupaca]

Spyderann01
:agree: there are vibrations on all of them. :sour:

[No 2817]

Well I rode the interstate for the first time today. I have had my F3T for about two months and have about 525 miles now. It rode real smooth until I got to about 70mph and then it felt like it was vibrating a bit. Is this normal?
I came from a Valkyrie (flat Six no vibration) to the Spyder. Its normal. My F3-T sounds like a box of rocks and the vibration is something to just ignore. My vibration finally went away at 5,000 miles or I just don't notice it any more. If it stops running you got something to worry about, just enjoy the ride. Get a set of Elka shocks, world of difference in handling well worth the price of Stage 3.

Chris

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

I get vibrations around 73MPH. I just go a little faster and they go away.

[Bob Denman]

I mounted one of Doc's stabilizers, and it put an end to the harmonic vibration that I used to feel at highway speeds. :thumbup:

[Slagiatt]

Had the Can-Am belt tensioner installed last year and I've forgotten that this used to be a problem (and is was a BAD problem on my F3-S.) It was about $35 plus install. Should have been a recall item but...life goes on.

Definitely get it and you will soon forget you used to have a vibration problem.

[Pirate looks at --]

Hmm 9000 miles and I am still waiting to feel this vibration thing that you speak of????:popcorn::popcorn:

[Slowpoke387]

My dealer says hes never heard of a tensioner for these. Anyone have part numbers?

[Slowpoke387]

That would be harmonic vibration from the belt. If yours wasn't delivered with the belt tensioner already on it I'd go back to the dealer and ask them to add it for you.
Did that and dealer says there are no BRP tensioners and if i install an aftermarket one my warranty is gone.

[Bob Denman]

No tensioners for an F3?
(That's what your profile says your'e riding...)

147510

[Highwayman2013]

I put one on mine and bought it at the dealer. I think your dealer is the problem.

[Bob Denman]

By any chance; do you have a part number for them?

[Rogue Hawk]

I just go a little faster and they go away.

That is the solution for most things in life

[Slowpoke387]

No tensioners for an F3?
(That's what your profile says your'e riding...)

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yep F3 Limited. Forgot to put that in there. Still a noobie but my dealer seems surprised to hear that there might be a BRP tensioner.

[Slowpoke387]

I put one on mine and bought it at the dealer. I think your dealer is the problem.
Well wtf. You have the same machine. Your tensioner is a BRP accessory?

[Highwayman2013]

Well wtf. You have the same machine. Your tensioner is a BRP accessory?

Yes it is. Here you go: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?97371-Idler-Wheel-Kit-Belt-Tensioner-Accessory-for-F3

[al0vely]

Did that and dealer says there are no BRP tensioners and if i install an aftermarket one my warranty is gone.
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It is called an idler wheel pulley kit part number #219800412 .

[Slowpoke387]

Yes it is. Here you go: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?97371-Idler-Wheel-Kit-Belt-Tensioner-Accessory-for-F3
You da man. I just called and gave them the part number. Wouldnt you think they would have been able to find that?
So did this help your vibrations on the hwy at all? Wondering if i should have them do it while its there.

[Bob Denman]

:clap: :congrats: :2thumbs:

[Highwayman2013]

You da man. I just called and gave them the part number. Wouldnt you think they would have been able to find that?
So did this help your vibrations on the hwy at all? Wondering if i should have them do it while its there.
Yes it did.

[Huked]

Did that and dealer says there are no BRP tensioners and if i install an aftermarket one my warranty is gone.


Aftermarket parts do not make your warranty void. The dealer has the burden of proving whatever part you added caused the problem that needs the warranty work. In the case that they can show the added part caused the problem, that and only that claim can be denied.

[Indiana Ken]

Have both the BRP one, that did very little and one of Doc's stabilizers, just added about 1k miles ago and it put an end to the harmonic vibration at highway speeds. And it's cheaper. Great Indiana engineering.

[T.P.]

I came from a Valkyrie (flat Six no vibration) to the Spyder.

Chris

So did I, I sold my 2001 Interstate but still have the 1998 Tourer. These guy's need to see the nickle trick!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7lTw_b8hTg

T.P.

[Lew L]

Boy it is a great bike!!! And ---- plenty of torque .
Kaos

PS. Yes they are that smooth.