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  1. tpc66

    Burning Smell - New Belt Tensioner

    I thought I'd post an update on this since it's been a while. I tried all combinations to see what would work for both the burning smell and for the vibration: 1. OEM Tensioner; 2. Lamonster Tensioner; 3. No Tensioner. The results are that the vibration definitely is reduced with the...
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    Burning Smell - New Belt Tensioner

    Thanks Pete - I did finally hear from them and spoke to one of their technicians. He basically said to check the belt alignment and also to check the cat to see if there was debris on there. I'm definitely not saying it's their tensioner, just that the burning smell has basically gone away by...
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    Burning Smell - New Belt Tensioner

    A quick update on my issue: At first I thought maybe my belt was out of alignment as it was up against the inside of the rear sprocket. I had checked it while it was parked in the garage, but then figured out that when I'm driving, the belt is fine. I back the bike into the garage and when I...
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    Burning Smell - New Belt Tensioner

    Thank you all for your suggestions - I'll check it out and report back with anything I find.
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    Burning Smell - New Belt Tensioner

    Around 150 miles ago I put on a new belt tensioner (2021 Spyder RT-L) and removed the OEM/stock one. I had a vibration around 45 to 50 MPH and it was really bothering me. So - new tensioner is on, I was very careful to follow the directions and align it, etc. Vibration/Harmonic is now gone...
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    VSS Fault at first power-up - anyone else?? Normal??

    @safecracker - I checked the system - no codes recorded.
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    VSS Fault at first power-up - anyone else?? Normal??

    Type? Do you happen to know the make/model of the battery? I'm sure I can find one but I'd rather go with a solid recommendation. Thanks
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    VSS Fault at first power-up - anyone else?? Normal??

    Hey all - just brought home a new (to me) 2021 RT-L with 1200 miles on it. It's been sitting at a dealer for a few months on a trickle charger after being traded in. Drove the bike home 150 miles with no issues. The last few days when I first turn the key on, 1 out of 5 times it gives me a...
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    Brake faillure light after changing pads - please help?!

    Just had the same issue - new brakes and tires, and the Brake Failure message came on. Decided to do a complete brake line flush with new fluids, made sure the levels were right. Reset the code and so far things have been great. Brakes also work so much better now!
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    998cc 2008 GS SM5 - Engine, oil pump, & clutch Troubles - Need Advice?

    My attitude (for all forums that I have belonged to over the years) is that if I ask a question, post the results. It helps to then build a knowledge base for the next person to use.
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    998cc 2008 GS SM5 - Engine, oil pump, & clutch Troubles - Need Advice?

    For anybody interested, the bike is fixed and back on the road. The long story short was that the clutch was bad and had started to break down (the non-magnetic portion). It filled the engine with a very fine powder that clogged the oil cooler and caused the blowback. I replaced the oil...
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    998cc 2008 GS SM5 - Engine, oil pump, & clutch Troubles - Need Advice?

    Pulled all the guts out of the clutch, sealed it up, new oil - runs great. I’m going to replace everything in the clutch and oil pump and cross my fingers.
  13. tpc66

    998cc 2008 GS SM5 - Engine, oil pump, & clutch Troubles - Need Advice?

    I agree - I had to say it, because I hate seeing people get taken advantage of, but there's no way that they changed the pump - as I'm taking it apart, you can tell that those bolts have never been taken off and I can't see any reason they would ignore the clutch and put it back the way it was.
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    998cc 2008 GS SM5 - Engine, oil pump, & clutch Troubles - Need Advice?

    I asked him why he had the oil pump replaced, and he said that the dealer told him the hoses were getting old and needed replacing, and that he should do the pump at the same time. I do plan to run some of the oil flush through once I get it all back together, just to see if I can get the crud out.
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    998cc 2008 GS SM5 - Engine, oil pump, & clutch Troubles - Need Advice?

    Hi all - new to the board and need some help. I picked up an 08' Spyder GS SM5 from a guy a couple of weeks ago at a very cheap price. He was the original owner, and it had around 8000 miles on it. He took it in for regular maintenance back in January to his local dealer, and they replaced...
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