Can-am Spyder Belt tensioner

[YIRYDE]

I'm a bit confused (it happens at my age). On LaMonsters site, it says, "SPYDER'S DO NOT COME STANDARD WITH A BELT TENSIONER, PLEASE VERIFY IF YOUR SPYDER HAS OEM TENSIONER BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER.".

I have a 2018 RTL. Before I remove a bunch of tupperware to check, how do I know if my ryde came with a belt tensioner or not? I have no problem buying LaMonsters complete set up but I'd rather not spend the money on the whole unit if all I need is an upgraded roller.

TIA

HAGO!

My girlfriend and I both brought 2018 F3T's (she purchased hers first) and both F3T's included a BRP belt tensioner that I would discover later. When I was test driving the F3T's I didn't notice any vibrations at all. I said, BRP finally got the vibration issue resolved after having this issue on my 2011 and 2014 RT's. I also thought Spyders didn't come standard with Belt Tensioners, when I discovered the tensioner I asked the dealers (purchased from different dealers) if they installed it and they said no. This would explain why no vibrations during the test rides because there was a tensioner already installed.

I purchased Lamont's upgraded roller as soon as I discovered the tensioner for both Spyders. So I guess some come with the tensioner from BRP and some don't which is why Lamont says to check if you have one already installed. The roller that Lamont sell is like night and day to the stock roller.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I don't have an F3 but reading all sorts of comments here I think the F3 belt is longer so vibration was a concern at BRP right from the get go. As a result they included the tensioner on the F3, but since the RT remained the same as previous years there was no need for one on it.

 

[irvin48]

here lew, judge for yourself

 

[Lew L]

Thanks irvin,

Looks like all that is needed is a bushing with a small shoulder on one end, no???? If I could get into my high school shop---- it would be a piece of cake. But I can't.

 

[irvin48]

bearing is 50. whole thing 85. includes shipping.