Belt damage

[jneg2]

So I'm in for 9,300 service, and I'm told that the belt has been damaged, probably from a rock. There is a little fraying on the inner edge and part of the teeth. This will be an $1,800 job with both sprockets having to be replaced. Anybody want to chime on on this?

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[Bob Denman]

I'd want to see the damage to the belt and both pulleys...
And for $1800; what they're doing to you, shouldn't be discussed in "Polite Company".

[Chupaca]

would have to see the damage to determine if those parts need changing. It would have to have been a big Rock and lodged for time and noticeable. ..jmo

[JayBros]

I agree, there's a smell test here that doesn't pass. From the 2015 F3 parts list the three parts requiring replacement total $865 in round numbers. Does the Spyder dealer work out of a bay in a Ferrari dealership to justify a grand in labor?

[Mikind7]

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[Bob Denman]

If you have collision coverage on your bike: you might want to give your insurance agent a call, and see if this is covered.
(It should be!)

[jneg2]

I will post a pic, but the dealer claims that BRP wants both sprockets replaced when the belt is. They said there is a slight chip in a rear sprocket tooth.

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[ARtraveler]

I will post a pic, but the dealer claims that BRP wants both sprockets replaced when the belt is. They said there is a slight chip in a rear sprocket tooth.

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Based on what I am hearing about the dealer--please seek out a second opinion. Trust, but verify seems to be kicking in big time here.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I will post a pic, but the dealer claims that BRP wants both sprockets replaced when the belt is. They said there is a slight chip in a rear sprocket tooth.

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In addition to all the warnings given by others about ...your dealer .... I am sure that Front sprocket is STEEL ....... I can't believe a ROCK could damage it !!!!!!! ................ JMO ....... Mike

[jneg2]

These are the best I could do. Thanks for all your responses. Right now I'm leaning towards having a non- BRP mechanic just change the belt out next spring.

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[ARtraveler]

Thanks for the photos. As a non-mechanic, I am not seeing enough damage to replace. I would recommend watching to see if the damage grows on the next ride or so--or if the belt heals itself from further running.

I am guessing you will get some additional good advice from those in the "know."

[5Wheels]

I've been riding belt drive Harleys since they ditched the chain. If the belt has a hole in the middle, maybe caused by a stone or gravel, don't worry about it. If you have a tear on the edge, replace immediately. I don't see any tear in the belt that would warrant replacement

[SpyderAnn01]

Haven't there been some issues with sprockets on the F3? I'd get another dealer to look at it and push them to contact BRP about warranty.

[Sam Mac]

As long as the out side of the belt isn't ruptured I'd run it. It's the outer band that transmits the power. If you have a couple nicks on the pulleys I'd clean them up. My guess is that belt will last many thousands on miles.

[Bob Denman]

Here's what my owner's manual shows for how to deal with belt damage:

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Since yours looks pretty minor; I think that just keeping an eye on it, is the way to go.

[jtoro1]

These are the best I could do. Thanks for all your responses. Right now I'm leaning towards having a non- BRP mechanic just change the belt out next spring.

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I would keep riding it ,but inspecting It before every ride, looks ok. $1800 is every high, I would inspect the sprockets myself.

[jaherbst]

Put the belt back on and keep riding and stop worrying. Unless the chords are broken or "teeth" torn off you could ride many , many miles without any problem. As Bob said, this looks like "road Hazard" and your insurance should cover it if so desired. The Belts are one of the toughest things on the Spyder. I have ridden Harleys for thousands of mile with belts that looked much worse than that.

Jack

These are the best I could do. Thanks for all your responses. Right now I'm leaning towards having a non- BRP mechanic just change the belt out next spring.

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Read the above.

[Blacklab1059]

I had a thought of mounting a small angled brush just above the belt near the rear sprocket to act as a rock rake to prevent this sort of things. Any thoughts?

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[Firefly]

Dealer is out of his mind. Got photos of the sprockets?
Make sure it's properly aligned and has the right tension and then just keep an eye on it. That dealer is crooked.


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[PeteF]

So I'm in for 9,300 service, and I'm told that the belt has been damaged, probably from a rock. There is a little fraying on the inner edge and part of the teeth. This will be an $1,800 job with both sprockets having to be replaced. Anybody want to chime on on this?

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I wouldn’t replace the belt right now, I’d just monitor it. As far as the nicks are concerned, how big are they? If they’re simply small nicks I don’t why theres a need to replace the pully? Are you sure your dealer wasn’t a Harley dealer before selling a Spyders?

[stmike 1800]

Has no one in the aftermarket come up with a complete guard for the belt ?

[Rattlebars]

If you have collision coverage on your bike: you might want to give your insurance agent a call, and see if this is covered.
(It should be!)

Reply to a year old thread is always dangerous, but in the quote above - DON'T!!!! report it unless IT'S YOUR ONLY WAY OUT. Even a simple call to your agent with a question about a claim whether it's subsequently paid or not will have that report on your insurance for a very long time and may affect your rates.

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[jneg2]

The fact that the swingarm is round, I am told, seems to be the issue regarding the belt guard question.

[Al Gully]

Did you ever get any pictures of the sprockets that BRP said to change them.
Or did you just take a file to the burr that was on them.