Doc Humphreys RT BELT VIBRATION DAMPER KIT

[SpyderCruiser]

Hello Spyder Friends,

I have been putting up with that annoying belt vibration for almost 2 years. A smoothspyder did not help at all, just made it occur at a higher speed, same with tightening the belt. I know some do not get the vibration, but with us always riding 2 up we got it between 65-75. It would occur as low as 60 if going up a hill. It really killed our enjoyment of our Spyder on highway trips, and was not looking forward to Going to Valcourt.

Purchased the F3 idler kit from Pit Bull and the adapter kit from Doc Humphreys (roadster renovations). Doc did a wonderful job creating the kit. All the holes lined up perfect, brackets were painted nice and all the hardware was good quality.

Decided to leave the smoothspyder on the bottom of the belt. I paid 250 bucks for that thing, might as well get some use out of it. After looking at finless Bob's video, I still think it is worth having an idler at the bottom of the belt to stop it from bouncing around. At the very least it may help with vibrations at the bottom of the belt when you let off the throttle.

Words cannot describe how happy Meg and I were to not feel the vibration, it was freaking gone!!!

Not only that, we noticed the Spyder was smoother even at lower speeds. What we always thought were engine vibes was the belt vibration. We drove for 75 miles, tried all speeds in 5 MPH increments all the way up to 95 MPH (fastest we ever drove the Spyder). This is the way the Spyder was meant to be, smoother then any 2 wheeled motorcycle we ever owned.

It was especially smooth at 75 MPH, the speed that most traffic is moving on the Garden State Parkway and the interstate. It was impossible to drive the Spyder at this speed before. The mirrors would shake so you could not see out of them, and it felt like the floorboards were going to fall off. I have no doubt that just installing the BRP tensioner would remove all the vibration we feel while cruising.

Still a little pissed that BRP did not make one specific for us RT owner's, But happy they designed one that was adaptable thanks to Doc's kit.

Take Care,
Louie and Meg

[WARWAGON]

I want one too.


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[Bob Denman]

Thanks for posting this!

[Devious56]

Hello Spyder Friends,

I have been putting up with that annoying belt vibration for almost 2 years. A smoothspyder did not help at all, just made it occur at a higher speed, same with tightening the belt. I know some do not get the vibration, but with us always riding 2 up we got it between 65-75. It would occur as low as 60 if going up a hill. It really killed our enjoyment of our Spyder on highway trips, and was not looking forward to Going to Valcourt.

Purchased the F3 idler kit from Pit Bull and the adapter kit from Doc Humphreys (roadster renovations). Doc did a wonderful job creating the kit. All the holes lined up perfect, brackets were painted nice and all the hardware was good quality.

Decided to leave the smoothspyder on the bottom of the belt. I paid 250 bucks for that thing, might as well get some use out of it. After looking at finless Bob's video, I still think it is worth having an idler at the bottom of the belt to stop it from bouncing around. At the very least it may help with vibrations at the bottom of the belt when you let off the throttle.

Words cannot describe how happy Meg and I were to not feel the vibration, it was freaking gone!!!

Not only that, we noticed the Spyder was smoother even at lower speeds. What we always thought were engine vibes was the belt vibration. We drove for 75 miles, tried all speeds in 5 MPH increments all the way up to 95 MPH (fastest we ever drove the Spyder). This is the way the Spyder was meant to be, smoother then any 2 wheeled motorcycle we ever owned.

It was especially smooth at 75 MPH, the speed that most traffic is moving on the Garden State Parkway and the interstate. It was impossible to drive the Spyder at this speed before. The mirrors would shake so you could not see out of them, and it felt like the floorboards were going to fall off. I have no doubt that just installing the BRP tensioner would remove all the vibration we feel while cruising.

Still a little pissed that BRP did not make one specific for us RT owner's, But happy they designed one that was adaptable thanks to Doc's kit.

Take Care,
Louie and Meg

I too have installed Doc's 'kit', and also HAD the Smooth Spyder belt tensioner installed. But to get an honest opinion of Doc's kit I removed the belt tensioner, which was harder than installing Doc's set up. After my ride, which was very similar to yours, I decided not to re-install the Smooth Spyder Tensioner and do with out the added pressure applied to my bearings by the Smooth Spyder that was set as per instructions at 12 pounds. I was surprised at the weight of the belt tensioner and how much pressure was applied to the bottom of the belt. Glad you are now happy with the RT, I know I am too.

David

[Av8er]

I too am tired of this belt vibration!!! Where can I get this kit? Is it a complete kit or do I need anything else?

Thanks in advance.

[Pandy]

I too am tired of this belt vibration!!! Where can I get this kit? Is it a complete kit or do I need anything else?

Thanks in advance.

Yeah ,me too

[Devious56]

I too am tired of this belt vibration!!! Where can I get this kit? Is it a complete kit or do I need anything else?

Thanks in advance.

You can get the kit from Doc Humphreys at Roadsterrenovations.com. and you will need Can Am's Idler Belt Kit part number 219800412 available at your local dealer. Both items are about $35.00, but Pit Bull Powersports stated that they have 40 of them on order and it seems most dealers are sold out of them right now but have them on order. Doc Humphrey also has a good installation video on his web site.

David

[Av8er]

You can get the kit from Doc Humphreys at Roadsterrenovations.com. and you will need Can Am's Idler Belt Kit part number 219800412 available at your local dealer. Both items are about $35.00, but Pi Bull Powersports stated that they have 40 of them on order and it seems most dealers are sold out of them right now but have them on order. Doc Humphrey also has a good installation video on his web site.

David

Pefect, ordering mine tomorrow. Thanks

[rtlister]

Does this kit work on a 2014 RTL??? If it does, I too want one...been annoyed by the belt vibration from day one! 5hanks for the info.

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[YIRYDE]

Here is the link to Roadster renovation, http://dochumphreys.wixsite.com/roadster/products

[Bob Denman]

Does this kit work on a 2014 RTL??? If it does, I too want one...been annoyed by the belt vibration from day one! 5hanks for the info.

Yup!
The tricky part, is that BRP hasn't produced enough of the belt tensioners yet...

[Av8er]

Just got put on the list to get one from Pitbull when they come in. He said currently its saying 12/23 but it keeps getting pushed out. He said he has 80 on order.

[Fatcycledaddy]

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[Roadster Renovations]

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Address? Phone number?

[Bob Denman]

We need a little bit more information...

[Devious56]

Powersportswearhouse.com

Hope this works for you guys, that's a great deal if it's true.

[Fatcycledaddy]

Address? Phone number?

http://www.powersportswarehouse.com/...F293150089%2F1
Sorry I had to get out of the office for a bit.
I have found that Powersportswarehouse has had the best prices on all factory parts. Their shipping is very quick also. I used them to replace frunk panel and a few other parts when I got back ito last year.

[Bob Denman]

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[Fatcycledaddy]

Ok, Part was $24.49, shipping was $21.23 to my location for a total of $45.72.
The adapter bracket from Doc Humphreys with shipping was $40.00.

Where else can you get a belt idler for under $90.00???

I ordered mine, can't wait to see how much the difference is.

[Av8er]

I will be curious to see if you get an email stating they are on back order.
Please keep us posted.

[Av8er]

Just got a call from pit bull today!!! The tensioners are in!!!! Order while you can.

[arude1]

Just got a call from pit bull today!!! The tensioners are in!!!! Order while you can.

Igot mine today!

[OverHillAndDale]

So before I order,...

I need BRP part 219800412 AND Doc Humphrey's adapter RT belt vibration adapter kit.. Together these components manage belt vibration, right?

And, these parts are instead of the other belt tensioners that are on the market.

If I'm not understanding this right someone please re-explain before I spend $80 on parts.

Thanks, Dale

[Roadster Renovations]

[DJFaninTN]

So before I order,...

I need BRP part 219800412 AND Doc Humphrey's adapter RT belt vibration adapter kit.. Together these components manage belt vibration, right?

And, these parts are instead of the other belt tensioners that are on the market.

If I'm not understanding this right someone please re-explain before I spend $80 on parts.

Thanks, Dale

You are 100 % correct. Those two parts are all you need. Just watch the video on the installation and you are ready to go.

I put one of these on my 15RT and I can assure you it works! This is the exact way that the Spyder should have felt from day one.