Vibration

[SpyderDon]

Belt tightened, wheel aligned.

Thought it was okay when I left the shop. This was after I waited over 2 hours. I drove 75 miles each way to get there, past another CAN-AM dealer, that's another story. I have no heart burn with the folks in the shop they are a good enough group. I've got a GPS ordered and unfortunately they are on back order until who knows when. When I go back for the installation this has got to be readdressed. Got down the road and it started again, not as bad but the vibration is still there. It just dosen't like 5000 RPM. This is a PITA issue and needs to be addressed. They don't give these bikes away and for a nuisance complaint to go unaddressed is unaceptable. I don't think the bike will suffer from the problem but it is annoying and distracting.

Maybe a head count of people with the problem should be taken and BRP made aware of it.

Thanks for providing me a place to vent, Don

 

[zztop69]

Would like to check this myself,which side is the support on ,what tupperware has to come off? thanks

 

[clueless]

My guess is it's not doing it on all of the RT's and that's why there isn't a bulletin on it yet. That's good to know though, next time I have my panels off I'll take a look at that.

dealer said that BRP said that is a super small qty of spyders that have this issue. that the vibration is normal.

 

[crtravelnmore]

I have this vibration also but I feel it primarily in the footpegs. Is this where you guys are feeling it also?

Yes, that's were mine is around 5-5.5k rpm. The dealer I had the 600mi check up at said it's normal and all :f_spider: do it. I knew he was full of :gaah: because I've rode 4 of them and they don't vibrate. I'm taking it back to the dealer I bought it from to get it fixed.

 

[clueless]

can someone post pictures of EXACTLY where they had the issue (where it was sanded down) please?

just so i know where to look for the issue if i have it the problem or not...:helpsmilie:

 

[Coolbreeze]

vibration

Yup, I've got the same vibration. Thought it was the belt even though it was properly tensioned. Thanks for the info.

 

[Eraser]

can someone post pictures of EXACTLY where they had the issue (where it was sanded down) please?

just so i know where to look for the issue if i have it the problem or not...:helpsmilie:

I'm not sure if the vibration I feel is engine related or what is being discussed here.Once I pass the 5 grand mark(+or_) it disappears.I'm in for service next,I'll pass this info on.

 

[punji]

Got it, too

5200 RPM 5th gear. Every ride... feels vaguely like the Rotax beginning to lug but to a far lesser degree. Faster or slower it goes away.

 

[SteveO]

Vibration cure

Had the Spyder serviced and DPS replaced Friday. Took along a copy of this thread. After calling BRP the dealer adjusted the stabilizer rod and the vibration which I have had from new (some 3000m) has gone. They could see no signs of cantact between the bar and frame.

SteveO

 

[SpyderDon]

:2thumbs: Glad to hear that SteveO. My dealer is supposedly checking into it also. Hopefully they will be able to solve this once and for all. Still really loven it.

 

[manoman14]

The bolt on the short cross linkage rod is rubbing heavily on mine. Will have the dealer look at it when they replace the DPS. There is metal dust on the parts around the bolt that is rubbing. You can see the dust to the left of the oil cooler.

 

[widowmaker2011]

Had the Spyder serviced and DPS replaced Friday. Took along a copy of this thread. After calling BRP the dealer adjusted the stabilizer rod and the vibration which I have had from new (some 3000m) has gone. They could see no signs of cantact between the bar and frame.

SteveO

:2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs: Glad I could help!!!!

 

[clueless]

dropped off spyder and was told that it MAYBE chargeable to check if they cant find anything covered by warranty. hmmm

I said to call BRP and see if they will cover diagnosis as it is not normal. they are saying all the vehicles are doing it :gaah:
and it IS normal.

at 5k RPMS exactly in 5th gear you can feel it every time.... like the engine is running rough

 

[SpyderDon]

I don't have to look to see what rpm I'm at when going through the gears, when it hits around 5000 I feel it. I understand that it's not happy at low revs but at 5000 it should be in it's sweet spot.

Nothing back from the dealer yet and I'm in no big hurry to rush back, it's 75 miles each way, waiting on the GPS which is backordered too, hopefully we'll be able to get both done at the same time.

Even with the PITA problem it still puts a smile on my face every time I ride it.

 

[Questions]

I have a vibration around 55 to 65 MPH and going up hill, Where is the engine isolation strut located and how can i locate it or should i say what body parts to take off to locate it.
THANKS
GUT1959:agree:

 

[rineer4635]

Me too

600 miles to Tennessee Wednesday, to Lamonsters Thursday and 600 back today, I have it too at 5200 RPM.

 

[NancysToy]

600 miles to Tennessee Wednesday, to Lamonsters Thursday and 600 back today, I have it too at 5200 RPM.

Sounds familiar...both the trip and the 5K vibration.

 

[D&J's#2]

vibration

Rode up to Rapid City, South Dakota earlier this month on our 2009 Spyder RS:doorag: and saw Mt. Rushmore, Sturgis, Deadwood, Custer Nat. Park, etc...,in a Rental Car:yikes:. I noticed an oil leak upon our arrival and it turned out to be that the drive shaft was bent due to the extreme tension on the drive belt (Manuf.spec.s) was just a bit too much, which caused the bending of the shaft. I had the oil changed and the tech. loosened the tension on the belt before we left Arkansas for SD, and he informed me that he had just came from a class in Atlanta and that BRP was aware of the problem and he corrected the tension. So, back to SD, there was a CAN AM dealer in Rapid City and got us back on the road after replacing cylinders, rings, crankcase ass'y, etc...and we are greatful for that.:bowdown::2thumbs:
It was after we were back and had rode about 75mi. that I noticed a vibration starting that was similar to what I felt when the drive shaft was going. It was like someone else said, like riding over a washboard. I took it for a test drive and after, 7mi or so, I felt the vibration in the handlebars and the foot pegs, it was not noticable at lower speeds (below 55-60), rpm's didn't seem to matter. I'm taking my Spyder into the dealer in the am for a diagnosis, he mentioned something about the rear wheel bearings needing to be replaced @ 10,000mi., something else new:gaah:.
Don't ge me wrong we're still a crazy about our SPYDER, but:yikes:ray::gaah:ray:

 

[rineer4635]

Sounds familiar...both the trip and the 5K vibration.

Yes, wanted to meet you there but was busy trying to win a door prize : ):2thumbs:

 

[SC92]

Fixed it

I have been feeling this vibration for 12000 K's and thought that it was a Characteristic of the Rotax.

When I read this thread I decided to have a look.

The nut(#52 in Lamonsters post #11) was hard up against the frame support web that can be seen just under the words "Engine Support" in the colored picture in the same post.

I removed the bolt and could see where the frame web was rubbing against the nut. There was a 2mm deep groove worn into the nut.
I ground the support web with a 4" angle grinder to give ample clearance, and put it all back together. All up about 4 hours work as it was a bit of an exploration.

Test ride and WOW a totally different machine, well worth the effort.

I can see why some dealers are hesitant to look for this fix as it is not easy to get at.

Certainly, I would advise anyone that was having the DPS changed, to make sure their dealer looks at this as it will only take a few extra minutes whilst they are in that deep.

Regard
Bob