Idler Wheel Kit / Belt Tensioner Accessory for F3

[Nyparrothead]

Hi everyone,

We've got some great news for any F3 riders who have experienced some belt vibration at higher speeds.

As was discussed in this thread, BRP will in fact be offering an idler wheel kit (PN 219800412) accessory that will help reduce belt vibrations felt by some customers at certain cruising speeds.

The kit should be available this fall and its price is set at 34,99$ US/39,99$ CAN - note that this does not include installation time. Installation should take approximately 20 minutes.

This kit is only compatible with the F3 series of Spyders.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

- Steve

The kit should be FREE because it being sold to fix an engineering defect!


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[BeRight]

Hi everyone,

We've got some great news for any F3 riders who have experienced some belt vibration at higher speeds.

As was discussed in this thread, BRP will in fact be offering an idler wheel kit (PN 219800412) accessory that will help reduce belt vibrations felt by some customers at certain cruising speeds.

The kit should be available this fall and its price is set at 34,99$ US/39,99$ CAN - note that this does not include installation time. Installation should take approximately 20 minutes.

This kit is only compatible with the F3 series of Spyders.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

- Steve

From one Steve to another, thank you for this information in advance of release - greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Steve

[papanorm]

I would also appreciate BRP providing us with some definitive belt tension numbers for the F3 models and clear up all of the misconceptions. Many Spyder owners are capable of setting tension themselves using the Krikit gauges.


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[Wildrice]

Hello Steve,

I hope BRP designs a tensioner for the 2015 RT, for the top of the belt. I have a tensioner on the bottom of the belt and still have vibration. It keeps Meg and I from taking long distance trips as the vibration is very annoying.

Tried tightening or loosening the belt, that only moves the speed at which the vibration occurs. Valcourt is coming up next year and really want to resolve this issue before the trip.

Are there any plans to design one for the RT? A search on the forums will reveal many others are experiencing this issue.

Thank You for monitoring the forums and keeping us apprised of new products to improve our Spyders.

Take Care, Louie

No--If you have this problem--they will call you a whiner ---by those who aren't experiencing the same problem. Then they ask you if you'd like some cheese to go with that whine---I find comments those totally disgusting--my wife says I lack empathy---she needs to meet the anti-whiners..who don't have the same problem. Yeah--I will continue to bust those that need it...

[hypurone]

When I called my dealer to order, I was told it won't be available until 9/11, then a few days to him. Ugh, awful date....

[SPYDDER]

Perhaps BRP could supply a cheaper alternative tensioner for the older original Spyders out there.

[bboley]

When I called my dealer to order, I was told it won't be available until 9/11, then a few days to him. Ugh, awful date....

Yep that's what I got from my dealer also, but compared to sending $200 on a smoothspyder I will gladly wait

[BeRight]

Ordered Mine today!!
Jac

Might you share here or via PM what dealer or ? did you place your order. I called three different dealers in three different states and was told by each that they are getting allot of requests to order, however BRP has not opened up ordering yet and they don't know when - so no pre-ordering.

BRP please give consideration for pre-ordering pre-paid.

[bboley]

Might you share here or via PM what dealer or ? did you place your order. I called three different dealers in three different states and was told by each that they are getting allot of requests to order, however BRP has not opened up ordering yet and they don't know when - so no pre-ordering.

BRP please give consideration for pre-ordering pre-paid.

I ordered mine from Rob's Performance in Johnson Creek, WI 920-699-3288. Tell them Brian sent you

[hypurone]

Yep that's what I got from my dealer also, but compared to sending $200 on a smoothspyder I will gladly wait

Not complaining and have no problem waiting, just an FYI for folks if/when they call....

[trikermutha]

Geez..Anyone have any cheese with some of the whining I been reading..JMO

[Ron2andia]

Awesomeeeeee

[Ron2andia]

Will we be able to install this ourselves?

[bboley]

Will we be able to install this ourselves?

It looks like we should be able to according to the thread labeled "BRP belt tensioner" in this forum. There are pictures posted there and it amounts to taking out two bolts putting the tensioner in place and putting the bolts back in.

[Ron2andia]

That is great news!

[KID Ryker]

ordered!!

not sure when ill have it....

Backorder Sept. 12, 2016 is what brp told me

[Ron2andia]

Ordered as well!

[Wildrice]

Hi everyone,

We've got some great news for any F3 riders who have experienced some belt vibration at higher speeds.

As was discussed in this thread, BRP will in fact be offering an idler wheel kit (PN 219800412) accessory that will help reduce belt vibrations felt by some customers at certain cruising speeds.

The kit should be available this fall and its price is set at 34,99$ US/39,99$ CAN - note that this does not include installation time. Installation should take approximately 20 minutes.

This kit is only compatible with the F3 series of Spyders.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

- Steve

Thanks for the heads up Steve, what is the process of ordering this $34.99 roller assy directly from BRP--or suggestions as to how to proceed.
Thanks,
Darrell

[_..stiffler..]

Thanks for the heads up Steve, what is the process of ordering this $34.99 roller assy directly from BRP--or suggestions as to how to proceed.
Thanks,
Darrell

Just call your dealer with part number and order it

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[modagwood]

Hi everyone,

We've got some great news for any F3 riders who have experienced some belt vibration at higher speeds.

As was discussed in this thread, BRP will in fact be offering an idler wheel kit (PN 219800412) accessory that will help reduce belt vibrations felt by some customers at certain cruising speeds.

The kit should be available this fall and its price is set at 34,99$ US/39,99$ CAN - note that this does not include installation time. Installation should take approximately 20 minutes.

This kit is only compatible with the F3 series of Spyders.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

- Steve

Steve, I have one question When are you going to make them for the Rt- ?. I have a 14, that needs one.modagwood@yahoo.com Thank you for your response. RAYMOND

[Bobfour]

Hi everyone,

We've got some great news for any F3 riders who have experienced some belt vibration at higher speeds.

As was discussed in this thread, BRP will in fact be offering an idler wheel kit (PN 219800412) accessory that will help reduce belt vibrations felt by some customers at certain cruising speeds.

The kit should be available this fall and its price is set at 34,99$ US/39,99$ CAN - note that this does not include installation time. Installation should take approximately 20 minutes.

This kit is only compatible with the F3 series of Spyders.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

- Steve

Will it fit 2016 F3T?

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[jcthorne]

Will it fit 2016 F3T?

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Yes, that was already covered. Its for all models of the F3.

[Wildrice]

Just call your dealer with part number and order it

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Thanks again Steve--somewhere I had read of a dealer charging almost $200 thus I thought I needed to go to BRP directly. Not the case my ASK Powersports in Columbus has ordered the part for me at the same $34.99 + tax--total will be $37.xx. That's a fair dealer. They claim the roller assy will be available in 5-7 days for pick up at the ASK PowerSports location. I am very interested in seeing the difference from my current aftermarket roller assy purchase. Has anyone else have a Smooth Spyder or Baker Built roller assy that they have replaced with the new BRP design? Feedback if you've done so. Thank you.
Darrell

[Habib]

Hi everyone,

We've got some great news for any F3 riders who have experienced some belt vibration at higher speeds.

As was discussed in this thread, BRP will in fact be offering an idler wheel kit (PN 219800412) accessory that will help reduce belt vibrations felt by some customers at certain cruising speeds.

The kit should be available this fall and its price is set at 34,99$ US/39,99$ CAN - note that this does not include installation time. Installation should take approximately 20 minutes.

This kit is only compatible with the F3 series of Spyders.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

- Steve

Is it a dealer only item or can I purchase one and install it myself? If so, put me down for one.

[nasty]

Hi,
any RT owner bought one these and do a mod? if the postage is reasonable to England. I think I will get one, looks like its only a bracket fitting mod, maybe replace plastic arm with stainless, as I work in engineer industry.
cheers nasty.