Has anyone or does anyone have the "Can-Am" brand belt tensioner on their Spyder? If so..... How well does it work and how well does it hold up?
Thank's in advance.
Johnny
Of all the belt tensioner options being sold, the one from BRP has the lowest success / longevity rate ... I had vibe issues which I solved ( on my 14 RT ) by using a tension rate of 160lbs ...measured ON THE GROUND .... I used the KritKit to do this ...... good luck .... Mike
Has anyone or does anyone have the "Can-Am" brand belt tensioner on their Spyder? If so..... How well does it work and how well does it hold up?
Thank's in advance.
Johnny
good to know. i just took docs off and am going to try the lamonster setup.
the roller is MUCH larger. i have extra rollers and the updated spring for docs.
it has been very reliable for over 14,000 miles. just want to try the other setup.
docs original spring broke but the replacement had no prob. i also maintained,
checked, and kept moving parts lubed.
2015 rts-white pearl- mods- '16 F3 fat 6 chrome wheels,
and some little stuff. setback utopia backrest, baja ron
sway bar, oem adj. air deflectors, marlin gps compass,
lamonster fbb foot pegs[modified brackets], lamonts
vibration damper, rock guard, and side case stiffener kit,
. brp comfort seat. , fomozas and
altimax, magic mirror mts, and wide mirrors.
[joyce & irvin toms]
good to know. i just took docs off and am going to try the lamonster setup.
the roller is MUCH larger. i have extra rollers and the updated spring for docs.
it has been very reliable for over 13,000 miles. just want to try the other setup.
docs original spring broke but the replacement had no prob. i also maintained,
checked, and kept moving parts lubed.
I trust you're aware Doc Humphrey is no longer a presence here at SL, or anywhere else on the Internet. He and all his products have evaporated to who knows where, or why. Some of his instructions are still up on Wordpress.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
I bought the BRP tensioner (when they first came out they were only for the F3) and modified it for the RT. It lasted less than 5000 miles and the bearing wore out. I, luckily, checked it regularly and took it off before it did any damage to my belt.
I have not replaced it. I have found the cost is not worth the benefit.
2017 RT-S
Bump Skid - Spyderpops
Wrap - Wrapmyspyder
swaybar - Bajaron
Sena 20D & SM10
3 PC Mesh Zippered Lid Net Set - TricLED
A arm LED's - Safety LED's - TricLED
Mirror Sequential turn signals
Glo-riders
LED rear turn signals and reverse lights
Front Grills
Third Brake light
Larson Scanner
Light Up - Sue Hopper
I trust you're aware Doc Humphrey is no longer a presence here at SL, or anywhere else on the Internet. He and all his products have evaporated to who knows where, or why. Some of his instructions are still up on Wordpress.
yes. heard it along with most others. have his air shock rock guard and side case stiffener kit too. very sad for all that happened. we all were enriched by his wisdom and products. it was heartbreaking to follow his posts.
2015 rts-white pearl- mods- '16 F3 fat 6 chrome wheels,
and some little stuff. setback utopia backrest, baja ron
sway bar, oem adj. air deflectors, marlin gps compass,
lamonster fbb foot pegs[modified brackets], lamonts
vibration damper, rock guard, and side case stiffener kit,
. brp comfort seat. , fomozas and
altimax, magic mirror mts, and wide mirrors.
[joyce & irvin toms]
I bought the BRP tensioner (when they first came out they were only for the F3) and modified it for the RT. It lasted less than 5000 miles and the bearing wore out. I, luckily, checked it regularly and took it off before it did any damage to my belt.
I have not replaced it. I have found the cost is not worth the benefit.
try lamonts roller on it. its available seperately.
2015 rts-white pearl- mods- '16 F3 fat 6 chrome wheels,
and some little stuff. setback utopia backrest, baja ron
sway bar, oem adj. air deflectors, marlin gps compass,
lamonster fbb foot pegs[modified brackets], lamonts
vibration damper, rock guard, and side case stiffener kit,
. brp comfort seat. , fomozas and
altimax, magic mirror mts, and wide mirrors.
[joyce & irvin toms]
Check out this one... https://www.smoothspyder.com/ If you go with his, "you'll never need to do anything but ride with it" AND he's a forum sponsor...
I would like to go back to Mike's post here as well. I think there's something to be said about tweaking the belt tension. I had mine down to pretty much ZERO vibration, but once in a while I felt a bit. You know how it is, once ya get it in yer head......so I bought a tensioner on to get rid of that last little bit. Baby butt smooth now. I' do need to take a peak at it this spring before I put a bunch of miles on. So far I'd say there's about 2500 on the current setup from Doc
I'm a bit confused (it happens at my age). On LaMonsters site, it says, "SPYDER'S DO NOT COME STANDARD WITH A BELT TENSIONER, PLEASE VERIFY IF YOUR SPYDER HAS OEM TENSIONER BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER.".
I have a 2018 RTL. Before I remove a bunch of tupperware to check, how do I know if my ryde came with a belt tensioner or not? I have no problem buying LaMonsters complete set up but I'd rather not spend the money on the whole unit if all I need is an upgraded roller.
I'm a bit confused (it happens at my age). On LaMonsters site, it says, "SPYDER'S DO NOT COME STANDARD WITH A BELT TENSIONER, PLEASE VERIFY IF YOUR SPYDER HAS OEM TENSIONER BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER.".
I have a 2018 RTL. Before I remove a bunch of tupperware to check, how do I know if my ryde came with a belt tensioner or not? I have no problem buying LaMonsters complete set up but I'd rather not spend the money on the whole unit if all I need is an upgraded roller.
TIA
HAGO!
If you bought your Spyder new then it did not come with a belt tensioner, but if you bought it used it may or may not have one. If you bought used you can inspect under the left side where your belt is to see if there is one or not.
I'm a bit confused (it happens at my age). On LaMonsters site, it says, "SPYDER'S DO NOT COME STANDARD WITH A BELT TENSIONER, PLEASE VERIFY IF YOUR SPYDER HAS OEM TENSIONER BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER.".
I have a 2018 RTL. Before I remove a bunch of tupperware to check, how do I know if my ryde came with a belt tensioner or not? I have no problem buying LaMonsters complete set up but I'd rather not spend the money on the whole unit if all I need is an upgraded roller.
TIA
HAGO!
My girlfriend and I both brought 2018 F3T's (she purchased hers first) and both F3T's included a BRP belt tensioner that I would discover later. When I was test driving the F3T's I didn't notice any vibrations at all. I said, BRP finally got the vibration issue resolved after having this issue on my 2011 and 2014 RT's. I also thought Spyders didn't come standard with Belt Tensioners, when I discovered the tensioner I asked the dealers (purchased from different dealers) if they installed it and they said no. This would explain why no vibrations during the test rides because there was a tensioner already installed.
I purchased Lamont's upgraded roller as soon as I discovered the tensioner for both Spyders. So I guess some come with the tensioner from BRP and some don't which is why Lamont says to check if you have one already installed. The roller that Lamont sell is like night and day to the stock roller.
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2018 Intense Red F3T (See About Me under My Profile for mods) 2010 Timeless Black RT-622 Trailer
2014 Timeless Black RTS-SE6, 34,300 Miles, traded May 2019
2011 Timeless Black RTS-SE5, 15,180 Miles, traded April 2014
I don't have an F3 but reading all sorts of comments here I think the F3 belt is longer so vibration was a concern at BRP right from the get go. As a result they included the tensioner on the F3, but since the RT remained the same as previous years there was no need for one on it.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
Looks like all that is needed is a bushing with a small shoulder on one end, no???? If I could get into my high school shop---- it would be a piece of cake. But I can't.
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.