Any ideas on what's causing this 2022 F3 vibration?

[locomotion40]

At over 70 and at around 3900 RPM I get an occasional vibration that feels like a rough road rather than a wheel balance issue. It's not constant but comes and goes. Any ideas ? Is that what it fees like if you need a belt tensioner?

[bikerchris1270]

At over 70 and at around 3900 RPM I get an occasional vibration that feels like a rough road rather than a wheel balance issue. It's not constant but comes and goes. Any ideas ? Is that what it fees like if you need a belt tensioner?

Is yours equipped witha factory belt dampener? If not, they’re not expensive.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

At over 70 and at around 3900 RPM I get an occasional vibration that feels like a rough road rather than a wheel balance issue. It's not constant but comes and goes. Any ideas ? Is that what it fees like if you need a belt tensioner?

It's interesting that you mention " rough road ". It's rarely talked about here in connection to viberation.... however IMHO " rough roads " are more likely " road TEXTURE " issues .... ie. - what the surface composition consists of .... When you encounter this vibration make note of the actual surface at the time .... if / when the vibration goes away see if the surface changed ...... that may be the cause ...... Mike ..... If you think that vibration is a problem or just annoying ......Imagine how you will feel if the tensioner wheel FAILS ( and they have )and you trash your drive belt ( this has also happened !!!!! .... Plus do you think this is going to occur in your garage ????? .... Sometimes fixing very, very minor issues can have Catastrophic consequences..... I had some belt vibes ...I lowered the belt tension and now I can't feel them .... good luck .....Mike

[Flamewinger]

Yes it sounds like you need the belt tensioner. The best is the BRP version but with LaMonster bearing and wheel. Check Spyderpops or LaMonsterGarage. Easy install. YouTube videos.

[cdavis6]

I suggest to check belt tension (use the Krikit II belt tension gauge), if your belt is too loose the addition of the belt tensioner may not correct the vibration. I then added the Lamonster belt tensioner to both Spyders, which corrected the vibrations we were getting. Hope this helps.

Also take a look at the front pulley CanAm has a recall on them, check your VIN against the recall listing

[BajaRon]

I suggest to check belt tension (use the Krikit II belt tension gauge), if your belt is too loose the addition of the belt tensioner may not correct the vibration. I then added the Lamonster belt tensioner to both Spyders, which corrected the vibrations we were getting. Hope this helps.

Also take a look at the front pulley CanAm has a recall on them, check your VIN against the recall listing

I agree. Before adding a belt dampener, check belt tension. (the tensioners are at the back of the axle. A belt dampener adds almost no belt tension). Then, if you still get annoying belt vibration, (which I think is most likely your issue. You will feel it most in your left foot peg). Then look into a QUALITY belt dampener. It doesn't pay to cut corners on this item as if it goes bad, it will quickly take your belt with it.

[locomotion40]

A local Spyder mechanic said my 2022 F3 Limited already has a factory installed belt tensioner. Is he correct? Also is a 2022 F3 like mine included in the front sprocket recall?

[FrogmanDave]

A local Spyder mechanic said my 2022 F3 Limited already has a factory installed belt tensioner. Is he correct?

Yes

Also is a 2022 F3 like mine included in the front sprocket recall?

No.

[Darkside]

I have the same vibration and it is not the road.

[SkipH]

I had similar vibration and it was the front Kenda stock tires out of round.