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Belt tensioner.
Originally Posted by Wildrice
Sorry to have offended you and a few others. My goal was to have BRP correct the problem on future productions. My other bike is a 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa with a Stage 2 Velocity Turbo putting out 344 rwhp & 210# torque on a 530# bike. This isn't my 1st rodeo. Could I have some cheese on that cracker?. Dyno chart attached.
I think whine would be more appropriate for you to have with your cracker. :-)
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Last edited by Firefly; 11-20-2016 at 11:51 PM.
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
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Originally Posted by Doc Humphreys
Rode 200 plus miles on the F3 today with the new BRP tensioner in place and I was amazed. All the belt vibration is gone. Only thing I could feel at times was a little vibration from the engine, which was very minor. BRP really hit a home run with this cheap upgrade for the F3's!
Doc, how can I get a bracket for the F3 tensioner to fit my 2016 RT Limited?
Thanks,
Ron
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Originally Posted by R30SHIRE
Doc, how can I get a bracket for the F3 tensioner to fit my 2016 RT Limited?
Thanks,
Ron
Please PM me.
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I am going to start calling this kit a vibration damper kit.....seems more accurate.
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Originally Posted by Doc Humphreys
I am going to start calling this kit a vibration damper kit.....seems more accurate.
I'd have to agree with that.
David
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were?
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I have a 12 rtl. Would this help mine?
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If you get Doc's adapter, and BRP's tensioner: you betcha!
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Bob I figured you would have a picture of a bunch of turkey sandwiches today !
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
If you get Doc's adapter, and BRP's tensioner: you betcha!
Bob, just to clarify, 2013 and under RT's use an outer ribbed belt. Not sure if that would cause a bunch of noise or not
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Not sure you can say one year has ribs on the back of the belt and one does not. Replacement belts are smooth. I have also had a number of 2013s around with the smooth belt as OEM. Have not paid attention to the 2012s but will watch.
I do not think the small roller used on the BRP tensioner would work well on the ribbed belt. Either change belts, or use the larger smooth spyder tensioner.
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Still waiting !
I ordered mine from http://www.powersportswarehouse.com/ and after 3+ weeks I contacted them to get status.... BRP was suppose to ship on 09December. I guess may want to follow up and ask them of what year !
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Originally Posted by MDBrion
I ordered mine from http://www.powersportswarehouse.com/ and after 3+ weeks I contacted them to get status.... BRP was suppose to ship on 09December. I guess may want to follow up and ask them of what year !
A while back, I ordered one from them to. They were back-ordered from BRP. Took over month, but mine finally arrived...
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There is a number of images that are non related to the Idler - is there a video or some images showing an installation - I just received my idler with no hardware or instructions (Nice Job BRP) and would like to install it for this weekend.
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I am also looking for instruction.
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Originally Posted by IdleUp
There is a number of images that are non related to the Idler - is there a video or some images showing an installation - I just received my idler with no hardware or instructions (Nice Job BRP) and would like to install it for this weekend.
Thanks
Go to this BRP site for full instructions
http://instructions.brp.com/content/...l_part_number=
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Better yet here is the actual instructions!
What a pisser - BRP makes a mistake and leaves the idler off our bikes - has the balls to make us pay for their mistake - then have the nerve to not put instructions and expect us to drag our ass to the dealer and pay them a few hours - Ain't Life Great!
Seems to me with thousands of these damn things vibrating all over the US there would be a video somewhere!
http://instructions.brp.com/content/...l_part_number=
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Originally Posted by Wildrice
Yes--regardless of what other posts may say, it does not solve the problem for all of us, I can understand their loyalty, but bull**** has never satisfied me, why else would I say this if it wasn't true??? The problem is engine vibration in the 3200-3800 range--the engine is not balanced--the entire site can blame it on the belt---so why do some of us still feel vibration after the BRP roller assy is installed???
I've been reading your similar posts for quite a while now. It seems that with so many feeling improvements (some at 100%) via a tensioner, you would concede that your issues are specific to your bike and not all F3s. SmoothSpyder cured ALL of our vibrations at ALL rpm. It sounds like you have some engine-related vibrations that the rest of us do not......
2015 F3 (wife's)
2014 Indian Vintage
2019 AMG C43 cabrio
1966 LS1 Corvette restomod
1956 Corvette survivor (wife's)
1941 Chevy hotrod truck
2024 Corvette ERAY
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Originally Posted by petegtsv10
I've been reading your similar posts for quite a while now. It seems that with so many feeling improvements (some at 100%) via a tensioner, you would concede that your issues are specific to your bike and not all F3s. SmoothSpyder cured ALL of our vibrations at ALL rpm. It sounds like you have some engine-related vibrations that the rest of us do not......
Some people can never be pleased. Hundreds of us out here can attest to the fact that this item works wonders.
Best $40 I ever spent on my Spyder
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Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
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Finally !
Originally Posted by MDBrion
I ordered mine from http://www.powersportswarehouse.com/ and after 3+ weeks I contacted them to get status.... BRP was suppose to ship on 09December. I guess may want to follow up and ask them of what year !
Just got a FedEx ship notice... Should have it by Friday... Price ($24) was excellent, but for a guy with no patience the 5+ week wait is painful...
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Originally Posted by Firefly
Some people can never be pleased. Hundreds of us out here can attest to the fact that this item works wonders.
Best $40 I ever spent on my Spyder
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I would rather donate my $40 and my time to my church and let BRP fix their own machine since they neglected to put it on to begin with!
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Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Belt Vibratin ???
Originally Posted by oldrunner48
My 2015 F3 is an awesome ride, but the vibration above 62mph was very disturbing and distracting.
The vibration was most noticeable when feathering the throttle anywhere above 62mph. It was most annoying at 70mph and above. In fact I was hesitant to ride above 60 just because I thought my F3 was going to vibrate to pieces.
Installed the idler pulley and what a difference. The vibration is almost non existent now. I am very pleased.
Seems to me this ought to be installed at the factory.
I installed mine on Christmas Eve, one armed no less, due to rotator cuff surgery, that was an interesting install. We had some great weather here in NC, but I can't check it out to see how good it is for another 2 months or so until I can use the other arm .. Like everyone else, I agree that BRP should reimburse us for the cost, granted it's only $35.00, it should of been a recall or something don't think it would of bankrupt the company.
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Originally Posted by cmarsala
I installed mine on Christmas Eve, one armed no less, due to rotator cuff surgery, that was an interesting install. We had some great weather here in NC, but I can't check it out to see how good it is for another 2 months or so until I can use the other arm .. Like everyone else, I agree that BRP should reimburse us for the cost, granted it's only $35.00, it should of been a recall or something don't think it would of bankrupt the company.
Not "everyone else" agrees that BRP should reimburse us, cmarsala. Some don't have any issue with it, some just drive through it with no concerns, and some it annoys the crap out of. It didn't annoy the crap out of me, but I thought it would be a good mod to install, so I outlaid $40 and voila.....no more buzzing.
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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