2012 RT-S - is this belt tension OK?

[USAF]

Hey guys, I just got my Krikit II and tested it on the ground, Looks like it says 150, Is this what it should be ?


Thanks.

 

[Woodaddict]

takes a bit to fine tune getting correct measure #. If you put on top side, approx middle of belt, your near the correct #. 150 is ok. I have mine 160 - 165. Get very few vibes at 70 mph, only a bump in road turns it on, and a bump deactivates it. Ride around at the 150, see what it does, if you need to leave it alone, or raise to 160. Some belt tension #'s on kricket come in around 200 - 250 from factory

 

[2dogs]

Good info from Woodaddict. Just a thought here, if it's not vibrating and it's riding in the middle of the sprocket, leave it as is.

 

[USAF]

I do have a vibration intermittently, It comes and goes. If I let off the throttle it goes away instantly.

 

[2dogs]

I have the same. If the vibes are at a cruising speed that bugs you, adjust the tension and find a sweet spot. The entire spyder puts out different harmonic vibes that when they all seem to come together can be very bothersome.

 

[USAF]

My vibrations are at different speeds depending on the RPM im running at the time. Also if the road is cambered to the right or right ramp turns, it seems to come on more for some reason.

 

[2dogs]

You have a lot of things going on at the same time. Maybe tire balance could come into play or alignment. Remember to only attack one issue at a time. If you adjust more than one at a time you may never know what you did right or wrong. Good luck.

 

[USAF]

Its 100% in the Rear, That I know for sure, and its in the drive train ( Belt ) because its so random.