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    Default Newbie Question re Vibration

    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??

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    Probably the drive belt. There are vendors that sell vibration dampers if it bothers you a lot. https://www.roadsterrenovations.info/products
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    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...
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    Thanks for the feedback. The vibration happens in 6th gear, at around 70-73 mph but only going uphill.

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    Welcome.

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    Default feel it through the foot rest

    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 !

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    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.

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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/12306187359...84.m1555.l2649

    F3 is on sale also.

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    Thanks! I'll check out the installation video.

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