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Any helpful tips for installing a Lamonster Belt damper on a 2022 RT?
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troop
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Thx ... I've had the 3 panels off a couple times, but not the lower ones. Have to keep the fasteners organized and take photos. Sounds like a winter project
Wellll ...... in an effort to unite both sides of the aisle...
Technically, both dampener and damper seem to be correct: According to Cambridge, "dampener" doesn't even have a definition to mean "to make damp", while the OED says the only definition is a device used for damping linen, and Merriam Webster says both.
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troop
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I am following this thread because I have what I'm pretty sure is a fairly significant belt vibration at various speeds. (My tension is right in spec.) It seems people are of mixed opinions if they are worth it or not. I still have not found a consensus or reached a decision.
Woodaddict
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I do NOT have a belt dampener. I don't need a PERFECT machine. I don't need a ruined belt. I will get some vibrations in limited amounts of time from the belt. I find that a pothole, ridge in pavement, or depression in pavement will trigger it to come on or off. Sometimes belt vibrations can be confused with tire vibrations if you are not careful to diagnose to a good degree.
I have the kricket gauge with wheel on ground set to around 165, that eliminates just about all belt vibrations
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True dat! ^^ But I'm not sure that the difference between 'damper' & 'dampener' was really the point at issue - when I read Ron's post, I felt the point being made was that it IS a Damper, or a Dampener (your choice!
) but it's definitely NOT a Belt TENSIONER! 
Just Sayin'
hyea:
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Isopedella
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Damper, or a Dampener (your choice!
Just Sayin'
Aint that Red Dog country? :clap:
Boom. Tish.
Bfromla
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Admitting ignorance on the matter, I have felt some oddities across various machines - saddle or otherwise; I can’t say belt vibrations were one of them. Especially with the quality of roads explored. As far as installation goes... 
opcorn: :yes: :riding: It's road trip time - let them do it! :firstplace: :doorag:
opcorn: :yes: :riding: It's road trip time - let them do it! :firstplace: :doorag:
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al0vely
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I had one on my 2016 F3L OEM and it wore out so I decided to not replace it. On my 2020 RTL I feel the vibration at 70 mph and it is easy enough to drive around it … speed up or slow down. It isn’t enough to uoset the ride IMO.
Mikey
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My opinion is it's up to you, and only you to decide if you need one. Myself when I ride my bike, I find that I feel everything in and on the road. Now if my bike was vibrating like a 1960's HD threw the foot pegs and I could blame it on the belt, then yes, I would put one on. Like said above, it's not a Swiss watch, and I don't need something else to look at, and worry about! Try dropping your belt down to 165 on the ground and see if you can live with it!! Good Luck!!
True dat! ^^ But I'm not sure that the difference between 'damper' & 'dampener' was really the point at issue - when I read Ron's post, I felt the point being made was that it IS a Damper, or a Dampener (your choice!
Just Sayin'
Ah, that's very true.
My vibration is usually at higher speeds under acceleration, say at around 70 through 73 or so. Then if I'm doing say, 75, and accelerate to pass, it will start, then stop again as I let off the throttle or reach speed. Sometimes I will notice it very briefly when accelerating after turning at intersections. I assume that's all belt... but maybe it's something else? It's very difficult to self-diagnose at speed, lol!
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Lew L
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I use freezer bags taped to the part removed ( on the back). No lost of mixed-up fasteners..........Thx ... I've had the 3 panels off a couple times, but not the lower ones. Have to keep the fasteners organized and take photos. Sounds like a winter project
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