Drive belt vibration above 65 mph on 2014 RT

[rtlister]

My 2014 Spyder RT Limited only has 4000 miles. It runs flawlessly until I get on the Interstate above 65 mph and there is an intermittent vibration. I was shocked the first time it happened. I read on Spyderlovers forum and figured out that it has to do with the drivebelt vibration and talked with the service dept at the dealership my Spyder came from. Unfortunately the dealership is 600 miles away. I'm just wondering if the warranty covers this. I'm led to believe from the forum that the belt tension or alignment is off. Any suggestions ...and would this be corrected by warranty?

[ursamajor35126]

http://www.bakerbuilt.com/bbairwings/2014belt.html

[Orange Spyder Man]

I had the same sort of vibration on my 2014 RT limited at the speeds you mentioned... brought it to the dealer to check the belt tension... they said it was "spot on".. so I installed a Belt Tensioner... the vibration on my spyder is G-O-N-E

osml

[2dogs]

one would think BRP could have cured this issue by simply selling their machines with a tightener installed. Their price $30, our price to fix their oversight $185. Comfortable ride, better reputation, priceless.

[blacklightning]

I had a slight vibration at between 75 and 79 mph. Once I took mine in for the 3k mile service, they checked everything. I assume that they made an adjustment in the belt, but cause now the vibration is gone.

[Bob Denman]

I had the same sort of vibration on my 2014 RT limited at the speeds you mentioned... brought it to the dealer to check the belt tension... they said it was "spot on".. so I installed a Belt Tensioner... the vibration on my spyder is G-O-N-E

osml

Question: Was any drilling required for installation on your bike?
(I've got the same year and model here...)

[trikermutha]

No drilling required

[Bob Denman]

Thanks!

[Orange Spyder Man]

Question: Was any drilling required for installation on your bike?
(I've got the same year and model here...)

Bob... no drilling required... you do have to remove some body panels...

osm

[vrider]

I wonder if other bikes with belt drives have these issues?

Does anyone understand the benefits of belt drives vs chain drive. Other than the obvious fact you don't have to grease a belt.


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[bullant12]

Realize that the Spyder has one of the longest belts on a vehicle in the market. There will be some vibration and they have been aware of it since the beginning. You can either live with it or get a 3rd party tensioner.

[Bob Denman]