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Can-am Spyder Belt tensioner

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johnny canuck

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Has anyone or does anyone have the "Can-Am" brand belt tensioner on their Spyder? If so..... How well does it work and how well does it hold up?
Thank's in advance.
Johnny
 
Of all the belt tensioner options being sold, the one from BRP has the lowest success / longevity rate ... I had vibe issues which I solved ( on my 14 RT ) by using a tension rate of 160lbs ...measured ON THE GROUND .... I used the KritKit to do this ...... good luck .... Mike :ohyea:
 
I've had mine for 11,000 miles BRP with Lamonster roller. Still going strong. I had doc humphrey's. 3000 miles and spring broke and pivot wore out.
 
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good to know. i just took docs off and am going to try the lamonster setup.
the roller is MUCH larger. i have extra rollers and the updated spring for docs.
it has been very reliable for over 14,000 miles. just want to try the other setup.
docs original spring broke but the replacement had no prob. i also maintained,
checked, and kept moving parts lubed.
 
irvin48 said:
good to know. i just took docs off and am going to try the lamonster setup.
the roller is MUCH larger. i have extra rollers and the updated spring for docs.
it has been very reliable for over 13,000 miles. just want to try the other setup.
docs original spring broke but the replacement had no prob. i also maintained,
checked, and kept moving parts lubed.
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I trust you're aware Doc Humphrey is no longer a presence here at SL, or anywhere else on the Internet. He and all his products have evaporated to who knows where, or why. Some of his instructions are still up on Wordpress.
 
I bought the BRP tensioner (when they first came out they were only for the F3) and modified it for the RT. It lasted less than 5000 miles and the bearing wore out. I, luckily, checked it regularly and took it off before it did any damage to my belt.
I have not replaced it. I have found the cost is not worth the benefit.
 
IdahoMtnSpyder said:
I trust you're aware Doc Humphrey is no longer a presence here at SL, or anywhere else on the Internet. He and all his products have evaporated to who knows where, or why. Some of his instructions are still up on Wordpress.
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yes. heard it along with most others. have his air shock rock guard and side case stiffener kit too. very sad for all that happened. we all were enriched by his wisdom and products. it was heartbreaking to follow his posts.
 
bcer960 said:
I bought the BRP tensioner (when they first came out they were only for the F3) and modified it for the RT. It lasted less than 5000 miles and the bearing wore out. I, luckily, checked it regularly and took it off before it did any damage to my belt.
I have not replaced it. I have found the cost is not worth the benefit.
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try lamonts roller on it. its available seperately.
 
roller compatibility

Question---

Does anyone know for certian if Lamonster's roller upgrade will fit on Doc's roller arm???

TIA Lew L
 
I would like to go back to Mike's post here as well. I think there's something to be said about tweaking the belt tension. I had mine down to pretty much ZERO vibration, but once in a while I felt a bit. You know how it is, once ya get it in yer head......so I bought a tensioner on to get rid of that last little bit. Baby butt smooth now. I' do need to take a peak at it this spring before I put a bunch of miles on. So far I'd say there's about 2500 on the current setup from Doc
 
I'm a bit confused (it happens at my age). On LaMonsters site, it says, "SPYDER'S DO NOT COME STANDARD WITH A BELT TENSIONER, PLEASE VERIFY IF YOUR SPYDER HAS OEM TENSIONER BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER.".

I have a 2018 RTL. Before I remove a bunch of tupperware to check, how do I know if my ryde came with a belt tensioner or not? I have no problem buying LaMonsters complete set up but I'd rather not spend the money on the whole unit if all I need is an upgraded roller.

TIA

HAGO!
 
MONK said:
I'm a bit confused (it happens at my age). On LaMonsters site, it says, "SPYDER'S DO NOT COME STANDARD WITH A BELT TENSIONER, PLEASE VERIFY IF YOUR SPYDER HAS OEM TENSIONER BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER.".

I have a 2018 RTL. Before I remove a bunch of tupperware to check, how do I know if my ryde came with a belt tensioner or not? I have no problem buying LaMonsters complete set up but I'd rather not spend the money on the whole unit if all I need is an upgraded roller.

TIA

HAGO!
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If you bought your Spyder new then it did not come with a belt tensioner, but if you bought it used it may or may not have one. If you bought used you can inspect under the left side where your belt is to see if there is one or not.
 
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