F3 Idler Pulley Kit (Part #219800412) Installed!

[michakin]

f3-s idler video

looks easy

 

[michakin]

idler video

Any videos on removing the left side panel?

posted video

 

[3WheelBob]

Idler Pulley Kit

Installed mine. Great improvement. Vibration gone.

 

[ca8920]

Oops Damnit

Under the heading, DAMNIT, while you are involved with this installation, DO NOT place your socket ratchet on the frame indicated by arrow #1 because it will slide down the frame hole indicated by arrow #2. It will double your installation time fishing the damn ratchet out of the damn hole with a magnet.

As a side note, I was sitting on a short stool as I unscrewed the bolts and never saw the damn hole, until I put the ratchet down and it slid down the damn hole......



Thanks to Lamonster Garage for the slide I borrowed from his excellent installation video showing the damn hole in the frame..... :doorag::spyder2:

 

[hsteil]

idler kit

Hello All,

I received my F3 Idler Pulley Kit (Part #219800412) today and got installed in 30 minutes. I took it for a test ride and got up to 105 mph before I had to slow down for a tee in the road, no vibration anywhere from 0 - 105. All is well:2thumbs:

Hi, I would be immensly grateful if someone could help me with this idler-relevant question: I have no problems per se with any vibration, but
that aweful howling noise from the belt drives me nuts. It alway appears around 65 kmh, and again at about 125kmh.No, it is not rpm dependent,
and I have experimented with various Newton settings for the belt tension. it does not go away, just shifts to another speed. So, BRP has a kit which applies pressure to the upper , forward running part of the belt, while smoothspyder*s applies pressure from underneath, which in my vie would make more sense, since this part of the belt is not under load, therefore more prone to whip. WHO HAS WHICH EXPIERIENCE WITH W
hICH TENSIONER?

Thanks in advance,
Peter


frankfurt, germany

 

[Roadster Renovations]

Hi, I would be immensly grateful if someone could help me with this idler-relevant question: I have no problems per se with any vibration, but
that aweful howling noise from the belt drives me nuts. It alway appears around 65 kmh, and again at about 125kmh.No, it is not rpm dependent,
and I have experimented with various Newton settings for the belt tension. it does not go away, just shifts to another speed. So, BRP has a kit which applies pressure to the upper , forward running part of the belt, while smoothspyder*s applies pressure from underneath, which in my vie would make more sense, since this part of the belt is not under load, therefore more prone to whip. WHO HAS WHICH EXPIERIENCE WITH W
hICH TENSIONER?

Thanks in advance,
Peter


frankfurt, germany

Year and model, please?

 

[hsteil]

idler

Year and model, please?

F3S,2016

regards,Peter

 

[Roadster Renovations]

F3S,2016

regards,Peter

I have an '17 F3S and before or after putting the damper on I had no howling. Might want to let the dealer look at it. That does not sound right.

 

[jcthorne]

If your F3 is howling, its something other than belt vibration. You need to get to the bottom of it because its NOT normal.

 

[ca8920]

Idler Wheel Kit

Got a chance to put some freeway miles on my trike after installing the Idler Wheel Kit, the performance was stellar and it feels smoother at all speeds can't be happier, a big plus.:doorag: