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ncmedic
05-04-2018, 08:01 AM
I'm still new to the Spyder, having had my RTL for 3 months and a little over 1,500 miles.
I notice something that may or may not be a problem. On the interstate, if I start up a hill, there is a vibration that I think comes from the drivetrain. As soon as I crest the hill, the vibration disappears.
Does anyone know what causes this??
Highwayman2013
05-04-2018, 08:10 AM
Probably the drive belt. There are vendors that sell vibration dampers if it bothers you a lot. https://www.roadsterrenovations.info/products
Bob Denman
05-04-2018, 08:21 AM
:agree: But tell us more about the vibration...
At what speeds does it occur?
What gear are you in?
The drivebelts will often set up a harmonic vibration at speeds in the 75 mph range (give or take a bit...)
But if you're cruising at a relatively low speed in top gear (say about 38 to 40 mph): the drivetrain will vibrate a bit if it's under a load...
ncmedic
05-04-2018, 08:52 AM
Thanks for the feedback. The vibration happens in 6th gear, at around 70-73 mph but only going uphill.
Saluda
05-04-2018, 09:04 AM
Welcome.
youngers
05-04-2018, 09:34 AM
I usually feel the vibration through the foot rest at crusin speed of 55 or so ! when the throttle isn`t giving much push , just easing down the highway , you can roll on the gas a bit and it goes away , this is the belt drive , lopking at doc`s damping system at some point in time !
Roadster Renovations
05-04-2018, 11:28 AM
Vibration at 70-73 mph is 99% belt vibration. We are doing a Ebay promotional sale for a bit if you want to get one it will be cheaper.
RT Link
https://www.ebay.com/itm/123061873599?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
F3 is on sale also.
Installation Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkCEelsoNEY
ncmedic
05-04-2018, 02:07 PM
Thanks! I'll check out the installation video.
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