KIRKET BELT TENSION

[dsteve931]

ON A 2015 ST SE5 998 ENG. WHAT SHOULD KIRKET GUAGE READ IN MIDDLE OF THE BELT, I AM AT 185 WHEEL ON GROUND OR OFF .

THANKS STEVE

[2dogs]

If you can twist the belt by hand 180 degrees (half circle) without too much force you should be in the ballpark. Some spyders vibrate at different speeds/RPM so minor adjustments in belt tension can move the vibration point. Play with it a little bit and find your sweet spot. Mine is a 1330 and 200/210 was my best spot. Get Doc's dampener and it helps a bunch.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

ON A 2015 ST SE5 998 ENG. WHAT SHOULD KIRKET GUAGE READ IN MIDDLE OF THE BELT, I AM AT 185 WHEEL ON GROUND OR OFF .

THANKS STEVE

On or Off the ground reading CAN NOT be the same ..... Off the ground folks claim is more accurate ..... However if you then lower Spyder to the ground and take that reading The difference will be that ALL the time.... How many people take the time to jack up the Spyder EVERY time they want a reading .... If they believe it's the ONLY way - I bet they NEVER take a reading .....I have my RT belt at 160lbs. on the ground ....I no longer have any Belt VIBES ...I don't have the spring tensioner .........good luck ...... Mike

[irvin48]

the one thing that keeps popping up in in my head is, nothing is ever mentioned
about the belt being hot or cold when checked . on my victory they wanted it dead cold, overnight preferably.
was always told with the belt components, it actually gets tighter when hot. what say the
spyder gurus? have been meaning to ask this for over 2 years.

[Chupaca]

BLUEKNIGHT911
on the measurement on the ground and around 160lbs on the Krikit...
Irvin48
should measure at the same temp for a more accurate reading.

Best done on the pre-check prior to a long ryde..you know...gas, tires, coolant, oil, belt tension and liquid refreshment in the cup holder....

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

BLUEKNIGHT911
on the measurement on the ground and around 160lbs on the Krikit...
Irvin48
should measure at the same temp for a more accurate reading.

Best done on the pre-check prior to a long ryde..you know...gas, tires, coolant, oil, belt tension and liquid refreshment in the cup holder....

...This should be a" Sticky " ........... Mike

[canamjhb]

the one thing that keeps popping up in in my head is, nothing is ever mentioned
about the belt being hot or cold when checked . on my victory they wanted it dead cold, overnight preferably.
was always told with the belt components, it actually gets tighter when hot. what say the
spyder gurus? have been meaning to ask this for over 2 years.

I know that before I properly tensioned my belt the vibration seemed to get worse as the belt warmed up.

[quasi]

got the belt on my 2012 rts set at 160, which is spec. belt vibration will numb your feet.

[canamjhb]

There is a Can Am service tip to lower the belt to 140 as the belt reverberation seems to happen at lower speeds with lower tension. And we don't notice it when going 40 MPH. Some seem to have issues more than others. I have a friend with a 2015 RTL who swears his is smooth at all speeds. I have had to "play" with mine to get it acceptable. Belt alignment and tire alignment are also an important part of the equation. Once it is all set correctly, you will be happy. Good luck.....

[stmike 1800]

I have a 2018 RTL ,with about 1500 km .Never felt any vib till yesterday. When passing at 120 km or so ,it would vib bad and sure felt like in the belt area. Felt like running on a rumble strip . Is this what others are complaining about ?

[canamjhb]

I have a 2018 RTL ,with about 1500 km .Never felt any vib till yesterday. When passing at 120 km or so ,it would vib bad and sure felt like in the belt area. Felt like running on a rumble strip . Is this what others are complaining about ?

That's it.

[stmike 1800]

Funny thing is i ride with a lot of Harley guys ,and they never complain of belt vibration.

[AY4B]

Funny thing is i ride with a lot of Harley guys ,and they never complain of belt vibration.

The Harley belt is not as long as a Spyder belt. I think they run it looser as well.

[AY4B]

I need to look into why Im getting vibration. I am also using a RR belt tentioner and still get it.

[Roadster Renovations]

I need to look into why Im getting vibration. I am also using a RR belt tentioner and still get it.

What tension are you running?

[AY4B]

What tension are you running?

I’m getting ready to go out to the shop to look. I’ll take the side panel off to inspect it and take some readings.

[pauly1]

Funny thing is i ride with a lot of Harley guys ,and they never complain of belt vibration.

How would we know?

Wayne

[AY4B]

What tension are you running?

I took the cover off and found the tensioner spring is either broken or off somehow. What now? I put the red locktite per instructions and don’t know if I can remove it.

[AY4B]

The belt tension is 190 with it on the ground.

[AY4B]

I removed it and found the spring is broken.

[Roadster Renovations]

I removed it and found the spring is broken.

Well, that would do it. Shoot me an email...

https://www.roadsterrenovations.info/contact


How was it on your pre-season check?

[AY4B]

My spyder was brand new as of January. The Belt tentioner was put on new shortly thereafter.

[Roadster Renovations]

My spyder was brand new as of January. The Belt tentioner was put on new shortly thereafter.

Shouldn't have failed that quick. Shoot me a picture in the email and we'll get you a replacement in the mail. Sorry that happened. We have had hardly any of this last batch fail.

[canamjhb]

Funny thing is i ride with a lot of Harley guys ,and they never complain of belt vibration.

If vibration bothered them, they would not ride a HD..... Ever pull up next to one at a stop light? Just watching everything on the bike giggling makes me dizzy.....and then they have to blip the throttle to irritate the world. That's HD tradition passed down from generation to generation.....

[Roadster Renovations]

I can send you a pic via text message a lot easier. What number can I use? I shot a short video of when I found it and can also send a pic. The pivot arm seemed a little dry. I shot some grease on that grease fitting and it loosened up some but it still seems stiff. I do not know whats normal though. I sent you my contact info and Phone#.

I'll contact you.