2014 RT Road Vibration

[Roadster Renovations]

I have about 900 miles on the clock and while interstate riding yesterday I had vibration that came and went. We were running about 75 (following traffic), had the cruise set and were hitting some pretty decent hills. I figured that it was normal break-in, but thought I better check. btw: The wife was with me also. It seemed to coincide with climbing when the cruise control would kick in. The machine was not laboring at all. RPM's about 3,000.

 

[rnharriman]

Its the Belt vibrating mine also does it, as long as I know what is causing it I'm not worried about it but here is a product from the home screen other owners are using ( http://www.smoothspyder.com/SmoothSpyder.com/Home.html )

 

[ulflyer]

I noticed it at first but after awhile you forget about it; its just one of those things.

 

[spydajohn]

I have had my spyder for a bit now and never new what a lot were saying about this vibration when I put a rock through my belt and about 3,000k later it broke and I had to renew the belt on the side of the road,not an experience anyone would like .i did it in just over 1hr but did not tension the belt I thought I would do it in a better place .did 40k on it and I had a very bad vibration that came and went but when I did tension the belt properly it disappeared .so I would defiantly get your service guy check it out it sounds like that mite be the problem .

 

[Chupaca]

Vibrations..!!

the change in tensions many times causes the belt vibrations. Thats why you are feeling it more on the climbs. As you add power the upper run of the belt tightens and the lower run slackens so putting a tensioner on the lower run eliminates this slack helping with the vibrations...:thumbup:

 

[Roadster Renovations]

Awesome, that has to be it then. That describes it perfectly. I am assuming the tension is about the same as a timing belt. Is the adjustment very hard? And it sounds like I should carry tools and a spare drive belt.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Awesome, that has to be it then. That describes it perfectly. I am assuming the tension is about the same as a timing belt. Is the adjustment very hard? And it sounds like I should carry tools and a spare drive belt.

I would not carry a spare belt, it is not a common thing to break and they are not cheap.

 

[Illinois Boy]

I have about 900 miles on the clock and while interstate riding yesterday I had vibration that came and went.

We were running about 75 (following traffic), had the cruise set and were hitting some pretty decent hills.

I figured that it was normal break-in, but thought I better check. btw: The wife was with me also. It seemed to coincide with climbing when the cruise control would kick in. The machine was not laboring at all. RPM's about 3,000.

All of the above is good advice; however, even with the 1330 engine, you might consider downshifting when on hills rather than remaining in the same gear (especially with cruise control engaged).

Even after adjusting the belt, and adding a tensioner, you could still have some belt vibration due to the length of the belt and the added stresses (vibrations) of a motor under load on a hill or any other similar situation.

Downshifting one gear changes the rpm's -- thus the vibrations of the motor -- to where you may be able to avoid the belt vibration zone.

The 1330 can handle 75 mph at a higher rpm (lower gear) for a while when needed. The 1330's power band diminishes quickly at 6,000 rpm's, but you can still have power up to it.

Excessive vibrations for extended periods; or periodic occurrences over years of riding, can cause problems within the drive-train eventually (engine bearings come to mind first). So I would not recommend remaining within Spyder's "vibration-zone" for any longer than needed. Either run above or below the zone when possible. It is simply the nature of the beast, directly related to the very long belt on Spyders. JMO

 

[Roadster Renovations]

Thanks!

 

[KX5062]

I would not carry a spare belt, it is not a common thing to break and they are not cheap.

Or easy to change along the side of the road..........