mrwog
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2020 RT Limited - rpm/whining noise issue. Anyone else?
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mrwog
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If it's when you pick up speed it may be belt alignment, mine does it in 4th at 3100 rpm and in 5th at 3000 rpm if you stay at this rpm and cruise it is obnoxious and very loud.
The front end like many new spyders was out of alignment perfect now with the laser aligment have it check soon it should cost you nothing.
TicketBait
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How did you know it was out of alignment,
I ask this because the one I test rode for
an hour did not drift or feel out of alignment.
And do all can am dealerships have the laser
equipment to do the alignment? I wonder,
will that be covered under warranty, cuz
couldn't they say you hit a pothole and that's
what caused it.:dontknow:
Peteoz
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Yeah, but luckily for mrwog it sounds like he has a dealer he can trust completely to get to the bottom of this and other issues, Ticket :thumbup: .......If only we could trust ALL of them like that. :lecturef_smilie:
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mrwog
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I had them check it and do it before I took delivery. This is my 3rd Spyder and 2 were out. My new leftover '14 ST was out when I bought it new in '15. I'm sure not all dealers have the laser system.
As far as any issues with a new Spyder with next to no miles on it; it is on them and if the dealer is a stand-up dealership they should fix any issues on a new machine. A lot of Spyders come out with the front end out of alignment.
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mrwog
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I have sold and worked at several Dealers, Cars and bikes over the years. Some are great and stand behind their sales and others as you know..... Welllll.
I'm dealing with H&K motorsports in Hooksett, NH. One of the best dealers in the area. Yes, they have issues like any other business, but they work hard to keep a tight ship.
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The 2018 F3 Limited that I traded on the 2020 RT had this "whine". It was so bad it detracted from my enjoying the ride. It was definitely gear noise. RPM dependent. Started around 3000. Not the belt because it would make the same noise in neutral at 3000 rpm. So relieved that the RT doesn't have this issue. On the F3 the noise came from the housing just forward of the brake pedal.
mrwog
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Is your a 2020? If so have them check alignment and if it's out it shoul be no charge
For the alignment being new.
I am going to revise my earlier response of no whine.
After reading the thread I paid particular attention to this. I notice "something", maybe interpreted as a whine around 45-65 mph, 3200-3400 RPM in 5th and 6th gear.
Interested in seeing what others discover on this. Bike was aligned at the dealer before taking delivery so should be able to rule that out.
After reading the thread I paid particular attention to this. I notice "something", maybe interpreted as a whine around 45-65 mph, 3200-3400 RPM in 5th and 6th gear.
Interested in seeing what others discover on this. Bike was aligned at the dealer before taking delivery so should be able to rule that out.
Peteoz
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Did your dealer use a laser alignment system, Admiral? If they didn’t, I wouldn’t rule out “poorly aligned” just yet. My 2016 F3 was still out of alignment after my local dealer “aligned” it at build time :sour:
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bikerbillone
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Re Admiral's comment, at 45 to whatever I notice something 'different', sounds like coming from the front wheel or wheels, or tire whine (?) Since this is my first Spyder, Model year 2020, I have not given it much attention, as in, maybe it's supposed to be there? So I will ask my tech when I take it in for the 3K check to listen for it when he takes it on a check ride.
It was laser aligned
NEXUS
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I have mine now for a little over two weeks and have 700 miles on and I'm 100% sure between 70MPH and 75 the belt is vibrating.
It's not a whining noise but a definite vibration and at a definite speed. I cannot remember the RPM
It's not that bad I'm not pulling a trailer yet since I don't have a trailer hitch and it may get worse when I have more behind it, but
it was terrible on the 14 and had to put a belt dapper on it which cured the problem at least the noise and vibration.
I have read here from somebody that it's like a banjo string or guitar string and that's a good analogy. The first thing I would check
If it's the vibration is alignment and belt tension because they all vibrate at some state.
I checked the belt alignment. I checked the belt tension everything was right on the money. As far as the laser alignment I've never seen
where that will help the belt any but if you have a tracking problem it is worth the money, especially if you're in the center of the road
and you let go to handlebars and it always drifts in the same direction no matter what, that usually a sign something is out of alignment.
Always take in account for the crown of the road. If it's bad enough and it's brand-new, the dealer should take care of this with laser
alignment for free if there capable not all dealers are.
I also have the whining that MRWOG describes. My whining seems to be when I'm accelerating, from the slight left front. Bought my 20202 RTL on 1/27/2020. Took it to the dealer at about 200 mile. They acknowledged the noise and told me to drive and see if it subsides. Maybe wait until after the 3000 mile oil change. We went to Daytona for bike week, drove 1250 while in Florida. Went to the dealer when we returned with 1600 miles to let them know the the whining was still there. They adjusted the belt, and checked the front end alignment. Said the noise was gone. NOPE, it's still there. Called the dealer and they still want me to wait for the oil change. They will test drive it again when I take it in for the brake safety recall and the body parts fitment fix. Hopefully they'll get the parts soon. Looking forward to some answers. Please let us know, as I will, if you get any answers.
mrwog
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Mine seems to be getting louder in 4th and 5th gear and now starting in 6th.
I don't wear my hearing aids When I ride WHATTT ! and it's very loud and I'm deaf as a stump.
I want my buddy to ride it and see what he says.
Weather has been cold and crappy but I managed to get out a few times.
I have 1000 miles on it with 2k more to go... fingers crossed.
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