Anyone resolved the Whining noise in 2020 RT's? - DONE!

[Phyllis]

Does anyone know if BRP has resolved the annoying whining sound that begin arounds 50 MPH on the 2020 Spyder RT Limited.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Does anyone know if BRP has resolved the annoying whining sound that begin arounds 50 MPH on the 2020 Spyder RT Limited.

Others here have said the latest version of the front drive sprocket (the white one) was designed to eliminate or at least lessen that whine .... IMHO Spyders are motorcycles and NOT Rolls Royce's or Bentley's. They aren't designed or even capable of being Noise or Vibration free. Nor can they obtain Concert Hall Audio sound. This being said, I'm astounded to hear the number of folks here who complain that they EXPECT them to be. .... And I hope you are enjoying Vt's short riding season ..... I am! ..... Mike

[RICZ]

I got a whiny sound from the Kendas.

[F3unlimited]

I just bought a 2021 F3 Limited, my first Spyder and I have a very distinct whining noise when cruising in 5th and 6th gear. It doesn’t bother me and I’m not going to mention it to the dealer for warranty. My ‘85 Gold Wing used to have the same pitch whine. Actually, I think it sounds kind of neat.

[Plarimer]

As I’ve said before I’ve ridden Harleys since the 50s. I am very sure that they have their whines, Clunks and rattles just like many spyders. The reason you don’t hear them is because of the pipes. Compare Harley pipes to our pipes and it’s a difference between night and day. So if you don’t wanna hear any of the above, get louder pipes! You’ll be happier

Peter

[K80Shooter]

Does anyone know if BRP has resolved the annoying whining sound that begin arounds 50 MPH on the 2020 Spyder RT Limited.

By any chance have you checked your drive belt clearance on the rear pulley? Mine was running against the inside rear and inside front pulley. Once I got that straightened out 90% of my noise went away. My ex-dealer said they saw nothing wrong with the drive belt the way it was.

I would look there 1st and maybe get the laser alignment just to rule that out. From there if it is still bad then replacing the front sprocket would be next. Just my 2cents worth.

[SpyderGoldwingOwner]

I have a 2020RT I get the whining sound at 55mph+
to me it sounds like wind whistling through a vent somewhere

[blacklightning]

Mine comes from the passenger. Otherwise I haven't noticed it on my F3T.

[RICZ]

Mine comes from the passenger. Otherwise I haven't noticed it on my F3T.

A sway bar and better seat cured that whine for me.

[Phyllis]

I spoke with my dealer today. BRP has a fix for this problem. Part was ordered today. There will be no charge.

[RICZ]

I spoke with my dealer today. BRP has a fix for this problem. Part was ordered today. There will be no charge.

What is the fix and the part involved?

[Phyllis]

The part will be installed next Wednesday. I will send you the part number once I have the info..

[Quickdraw]

I had the dealer replace the original on my 2021 RT with the new design and it resolved the issue. I also had them add a belt tensioner.

[Phyllis]

My dealer replaced the front sprocket in my Spyder today. BRP has redesigned this item. No charge for this service. As I was riding , my Spyder home, there was NO whining noise. It was a pleasure listening to music without this annoying whining sound.

[SpyderGoldwingOwner]

Well the whining noise was determined to be caused by my Shoei Neotech 2 which I often have the face shield up while riding. It makes a whining noise when up. When the shield is down it stops. Funny I dont get this noise on my Goldwing

[Pooch]

Interesting…. Thanks for letting us know.
Must be the way the wind is hitting you but my 2021 RTL seems to block the wind more than my Gold Wing trike did.
In Texas that isn’t good. I had an F4 shield on the Wing with Baker Air Wings… and wearing an HJC modular helmet.
RIDE ON!!!!!!

[bikerbillone]

Slight whine on my 2020 RTL but it isn't annoying. Shan Smoak, the Spyder You Tube, guru, says it's supposed to have some whine, so I accept that. I think 'whine' means different sounds to different riders.

[Jcummins]

Slight whine on my 2020 RTL but it isn't annoying. Shan Smoak, the Spyder You Tube, guru, says it's supposed to have some whine, so I accept that. I think 'whine' means different sounds to different riders.

Same with mine, but it does seem it's getting louder. About 3k miles on mine now.

[justsmile0808]

My dealer replaced the front sprocket in my Spyder today. BRP has redesigned this item. No charge for this service. As I was riding , my Spyder home, there was NO whining noise. It was a pleasure listening to music without this annoying whining sound.

I hear a lot of folks talking about this front sprocket. How do I locate it to see if I have the new, noise free, white one? I bet I don't, as I get the same whine at 49mph and goes away at 52mph.

[RICZ]

In your avatar, it's behind the panel behind your left ankle. 3 Allen screws hold the panel on. Remove it and there's the front pulley. It would be easy to avoid 49 to 52 mph.

[ButterSmooth]

I just changed my front pulley and the noise is GONE. The second reason for the replacement is to properly install the pulley with moly paste, in an attempt to ward off the 'red dust of death'. If your pulley isn't damaged (red dust) it's a pretty easy job. Made a bigger difference to my riding enjoyment than I anticipated.

Part number: ********705503239 is the sprocket. 250001017 is the flanged bolt.********