Are Belt Tensioners installed on new bikes same as they used to be?

[ulflyer]

Just wondering if BRP had updated them when they began installing as a factory build, as opposed to those they used to sell as an accessory? Can't seem to find them on the fiche to compare part numbers. Just a matter of curiosity on my part.

FWIW, I've read all the pros/cons about use of the belt tenioners. I recently added an OEM that I bought a couple years ago but never got around to installing, on my '16 F3T and it works for me. Plan to update to a Lamonster version sometime soon.

 

[Bartender]

All I know is from personal experience. I took delivery on a new 2022 Sea to Sky and I checked it and found a factory installed tension-er already in place. Prior to this bike I had a 2019 RTL and installed a Lamonster version which worked for me. I will replace the roller on the new bike with Lamonster replacement after a while.

 

[USAF]

So the new Spyder RT's come with them from factory ?

 

[RobDekker]

My 2021 F3-S SS came with a belt tensioner from the factory.

 

[Peteoz]

So the new Spyder RT's come with them from factory ?

Mine came from the factory with one, Rick. I believe that practice started with the ‘21 RT.

Pete

 

[FrogmanDave]

Mine came from the factory with one, Rick. I believe that practice started with the ‘21 RT.

Pete

From what I have read on this forum the '21's had them about mid year. I think the early year builds did not have them. I'm not for sure on that. My '22 does for sure.

 

[Peteoz]

From what I have read on this forum the '21's had them about mid year. I think the early year builds did not have them. I'm not for sure on that. My '22 does for sure.

Yes, that sounds familiar, Dave. Mine was a later built 2021. :thumbup:

Pete

 

[Spyderjuice]

Let's get back to the original question. Are the belt tensioners now installed by the factory different from the ones BRP was selling to us as an add on?