F3 Idler Pulley Kit (Part #219800412) Installed!

[bbodah]

Very easy install, 30 minutes like everyone is saying. Rain/ Snow storm here in New Hampshire so haven't been able to ride to check out the results. Will ride tomorrow!

 

[irvin48]

stupid ? but i'll ask anyway. to the people that have these. if you have
examined the roller, what kind of bearings are used. the roller is pretty small
and will be travelling at a good rate. will want to try one of these when
adapted for the rt's. hope the y have a long life expectancy . thank you
for any info. irv toms :bowdown:

 

[Steven Young]

Thanks for turning me on to Pit Bull Powersports- Called 'em at 9:00 and they returned the call in 10 minutes and it's on the way zoom-fast mail.:clap:

We be riding Vib-free hopefully my mid week:riding:

Steve

 

[GDA]

smooth spyder or BRP IDLer kit work better?

:yes:

I had Smooth spyder on my F3:banghead::banghead::banghead:

 

[Morturf]

Got mine installed with the first service.

Picked mine up today. Rode it around for a bit. Very, very nice. Between new oil and tension kit this thing is one smooth spider!!

 

[jcasey]

I installed mine today. Easy install. Was wondering what the belt should be set at with the upgrade? Would you leave it at what the book says or to the lower reading BRP came out with to help with vibration? Doc checked mine in Maggie Valley and it was at the bottom of what the book says.:clap:

 

[Capt. Bob]

+1, They (Pit Bull Powersports) were heads up and ordered a bunch of them to meet an expected demand. Should be a simple two bolt install after the few parts are removed for access. I didn't even contact my dealer as I really didn't want to explain the part, get a quizzical look and then after some fumbling, they would order it and I would have to wait a week. My local dealer are good folks but do not sell that many Spyders to be in the loop of every nuance part availability. It was shipped within an hour of my call from Pit Bull.

Wow! Just wanted to give a shoutout to the thread participants and again to Pit Bull Powersports. I got the part in a padded soft mailing pouch this afternoon with a very rapid shipment and am in the process of installing the idler arm. It has taken me a bit more than 30 minutes because I have had to refer to the shop manual to see how to remove the Tupperware without damaging it. Once I figured that out, I simply have those two bolts to deal with that hold the rear footpegs and Lamonster posted a great video on how put the part in easily. For those of us who are a bit more challenged or do not have the service manual, it would have been even more helpful if Lamonster had not skipped the removal of the Tupperware but those of us who are relatively newbies need to learn these procedures. I feel like I am getting to know the Spyder better with each operation.

I completed the install this evening and can't wait to try it out tomorrow morning at the speed where I expected the vibration (68-72 mph) given the tension setting I have on the belt. Again, the only thing I would add to Lamonster's install recommendation was that my relatively short fingers benefited from using some needle nose pliers to guide the locktited two bolts that go into the idler attach plate. Other than that, reassembly was a cinch and I know more about my Spyder than when I started. Great fun!

 

[tsmdvl3]

idler

Installed mine today, works as advertised !

 

[Peteoz]

Tupperware Removal

For those of us who are a bit more challenged or do not have the service manual, it would have been even more helpful if Lamonster had not skipped the removal of the Tupperware but those of us who are relatively newbies need to learn these procedures.

Just by way of clarification, Capt Bob, Lamont has a zillion (well, that may be an exaggeration....it might only be a million) install videos, many of which show tupperware removal, so it was in the interests of "most" that he didn't include that step in the video.

Good to to see the install went fairly smoothly. :thumbup:

 

[Highwayman2013]

I was at my dealer today. Proshop Powersports and Marine in Henderson NV and they had them in stock.

 

[Roadster Renovations]

Mine is in the mail!
What I am hoping is that we can lower the tension to what BRP has suggested WITHOUT the vibration. That would be the best of both worlds!

 

[Steven Young]

Installed the Idler Pulley today and took her up to 90mph with no vibs. Since I had one side off, I went agead and removed both sides and installed the Lamonster LED Fog lights too. Now we are all LED and smooth:2thumbs:

 

[Capt. Bob]

Test rode my F3-S up to 104 (F4 windshield and Baker Air Wings) and there was no significant vibration during the acceleration period. Earlier I had reported that my trike vibrated from 68-72 but actually, it was vibey from 64-67. On smooth country roads this morning, it seemed by my seat of the pants vibe meter that the vibrations on acceleration and/or steady speeds had diminished by at least 90-95% with the simple install of the Idler Pulley Kit. There was no significant increase in vibes that are normally felt going up hills.

The only vibes I was feeling were when I slightly decelerated and did not know if the vibes were coming from engine compression braking or that the belt is just a tad vibey during deceleration? I can honestly say that it is the best $50 I have spent on the trike to date. I hope that BRP equips every single new F3 with this part. It will definitely help with any vibration complaints that customers have been experiencing.

 

[Slagiatt]

Vibration is History!

Got mine installed on Friday and it COMPLETELY eliminated the problem...at any combination of gears/speed/rpms. :yes:

Small price to pay for the "fix" but I still think it should have been a "recall" (e.g., free) from BRP.

Oh well, on to the next obsession. :banghead:

 

[Capt. Bob]

Got mine installed on Friday and it COMPLETELY eliminated the problem...at any combination of gears/speed/rpms. :yes:

Small price to pay for the "fix" but I still think it should have been a "recall" (e.g., free) from BRP.

Oh well, on to the next obsession. :banghead:

Slagiatt, When you mention that the idler arm "completely" eliminated the problem, I wonder what the road conditions have to do with the effectiveness of the idler roller? My 70 mile test ride revealed an almost 90-95% reduction in the felt vibrations in the area where my F3-S was vibrating which was in the 64-67 mph range based on my belt tension. My "test road" included gently undulating small hills where I noticed that the Spyder with the new idler pulley did not exhibit any vibrations when going up a hill. On the relatively flat terrain, it seemed on my bike like there was some slight vibration but it was nothing like the pre-install experience. What I had mentioned in my previous post is that on deceleration, there seemed to be some vibration transmitted through the handlebars with only 1-3 miles decrease in speed. I am wondering because the idler pulley is only installed on the top side of the drive belt that when decelerating, the belt has a mild tendency to introduce some vibrations? I mentioned this in my initial impression post and hope that others will be on the lookout for this phenomenon and report back on their findings. I am guessing that when decelerating, the slack in the drive belt changes and the one sided idler pulley may not be able to completely tame the very minor vibes I was feeling? In any case, I am a strong believer in the fix and very much think it is the best $50 I have spent on the trike to date. Bob

 

[dvmdf]

Any videos on removing the left side panel?

 

[Peteoz]

The internet is your friend (sometimes)

Any videos on removing the left side panel?

The internet is your friend......search for YouTube F3 Panel Removal and select one for your particular model.

 

[Peteoz]

Bloody Hogs !

Awesome! Glad they are finally getting here!!

Will you bloody Americans stop hogging all the kits and let some get out to the rest of the world:lecturef_smilie:.......especially Australia :2thumbs:. .....in return, we will let you keep all news updates of Hillary's FBI investigation and Donald's "inappropriate" comments opcorn:

 

[mtnspdr]

works as advertised

Ordered mine at the end of September from my dealer and it arrived last week. The service management was skeptical it would work, but I ordered it anyway. It knocked the vibration down by 90 to 95% and was easy to install with the help of Lamonster's video. Made a twisty run this weekend for a couple of hours and did feel a difference in that the unit is even more pleasant to ride due to the new smoothness. I figure even if the unit only lasts for 10,0000 miles the reduction of vibration on components and smoother ride make it worth buying one.

 

[Leeallen1111]

Agree with the 90-90%. Did a run down I 95 and could feel a very slight vibration around the 65MPH point but had to look for it to notice it. Great improvement. Lee


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