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Have an RT? Trade up.....to an F3. Then get the idler pulley! And 2 up rear shock!
John F.
Tallahassee, FL
2015 Spyder F3 SE6, black
BRP Driver/passenger Footboards
BRP Adjustable Passenger Backrest
Blue Ridge Windshield
MRA X-Creen Tour, clear, clamp-on
H4 LED Headlights
F3 LED Fog Light Kit, LED Amber Halo Ring Kit, LED Tail Lights, F3 Rear run/brake/turn LEDs
Easy Brackets
Leatherworks, Inc. 120 Special Slight Angle Saddlebags
Custom Dynamics Front Mud Flap LED lights, Street Magic Front Fender Tips, Double Feature Lens
2-up rear shock
Idler pulley kit
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Originally Posted by fantabstic
I bought my kit about 400 miles ago and it has developed a high pitch whine at 31-41 MPH. Any suggestions? Another thread has started on this issue stating that a bearing in the kit is bad.
Its still under warranty.....dont hassle something that they will replace. Do it now, the riding season awaits you.
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Just got home from my dealer and a long ride after he installed my BRP idler. My vibration issue 100% GONE! I also noticed the bike was smoother at lower speeds as well even after hitting bumps. I'm guessing when the rear tire/belt bounces from a bump the idler keeps the belt from bouncing too much. I still think BRP should have made the idler a warranty item but it was a cheap fix so thumbs up anyway. My thoughts.
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It's the idler arm
Originally Posted by Road-Kill
Just got home from my dealer and a long ride after he installed my BRP idler. My vibration issue 100% GONE! I also noticed the bike was smoother at lower speeds as well even after hitting bumps. I'm guessing when the rear tire/belt bounces from a bump the idler keeps the belt from bouncing too much. I still think BRP should have made the idler a warranty item but it was a cheap fix so thumbs up anyway. My thoughts.
Mine was the same for just 400 miles then the whine started. Took off the idler arm and the vibration was back but the whine was gone. Put it back on and the vibration was gone and the whine started again.
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Originally Posted by fantabstic
Mine was the same for just 400 miles then the whine started. Took off the idler arm and the vibration was back but the whine was gone. Put it back on and the vibration was gone and the whine started again.
You could be correct. I dont know what the future brings but I wear hearing protection when I ride so I will probably never hear the whine you describe. I have over 300 miles with it and so far so good. The vibration is almost completely gone. For the $50.00 it cost to purchase and install I feel I got my monies worth. Do I spend 3x that on other brands that are built the same way? I don't have the answers but I'm happy so far.
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I have only a couple hundred miles on my idler as well. No whine...and the vibrations are gone.
On my 2008 GS I had another 3rd party tensioner and it whined like crazy.. people riding behind me noticed it big time.
If mine fails or starts whining I'll switch to the 'Doc' modifies version and see how that does.
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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If you already have the BRP kit for either the F3 or RT (with our adaptor), the upgrade is $115, which includes shipping...
http://dochumphreys.wixsite.com/road...amper-products
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I have doc's on my 15 RT-S No whining noise at all.
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I wish you would ship to Canada as well Doc........
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Originally Posted by Dmartin
I wish you would ship to Canada as well Doc........
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We do all the time and I believe it is the same cost (or close). PM me your address and I will have Kathy reference it.
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I had the Smoothspyder Belt Tensioner installed on my 2016 F3 LTD. I decided to spent the extra after seeing the BRP tensioner. Smoothspyder just looked better and like it would last MUCH longer. I can say I absolutely love the difference in the way it rides. No vibration at any speeds and has improved the downshifting so it is smooth as well.
Love My Spyder
2016 Spyder F3 Limited Special Series
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Have the BRP model for well over 2000 miles and no whine or vibration.
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Originally Posted by SpyderF3-s
Where can it be ordered from?
Amazon has them
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I have BRP Idler kits available, $38 including shipping.
PM me or Email me at jim@smoothspyder.com if you need one.
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