F3 Vibration

[Hey Yu]

So, I took my new F3 on it's first long ride yesterday which entailed some freeway driving. Turns out I have the belt harmonics between 67 mph and 72 mph. Has anyone found a solution to this issue, or has anyone had any success with a resolution through Can Am. :ani29:

Yeah, don't ride between 67 and 72 mph!

 

[Dmartin]

So I took my new 2016 F3T out tonight with the wife and Yes I can confirm that there is vibration at a certain RPM and Speed. Even the Wife noticed it. So ill go talk to my dealer tomorrow and see how many people have reported this to them and to see how much for a Drive Belt Tensioner if needed.. It is annoying for sure...

 

[Tazzel]

So I took my new 2016 F3T out tonight with the wife and Yes I can confirm that there is vibration at a certain RPM and Speed. Even the Wife noticed it. So ill go talk to my dealer tomorrow and see how many people have reported this to them and to see how much for a Drive Belt Tensioner if needed.. It is annoying for sure...[/QUOTE

Good luck with that. lol
Dealer will be very excited to help solve that problem!!!!
It is a well know characteristic of the Spyder

 

[Hitman5363]

So being that there is roughly 80$ price difference which belt tensioner.. Baker or smooth spyder

Just my 2 cents but .......SmoothSpyder has a better look....no spring hanging off the side.............easy install and easy adjustment

 

[SpyderSue]

So I'm picking up my F3t today and have been following some threads on the vibration. It seems that the vibration resolves itself after several thousand miles? Am I understanding that correctly?

 

[vondalyn]

So I'm picking up my F3t today and have been following some threads on the vibration. It seems that the vibration resolves itself after several thousand miles? Am I understanding that correctly?

That seems to be the trend. Or you may never notice it -- I never felt it. From what I read here, it sounds like you can just throttle up or down to get past it, seems like no biggie to me but I'm sure others will disagree.

 

[SpyderSue]

That seems to be the trend. Or you may never notice it -- I never felt it. From what I read here, it sounds like you can just throttle up or down to get past it, seems like no biggie to me but I'm sure others will disagree.

Thanks!

 

[Trevor G]

That seems to be the trend. Or you may never notice it -- I never felt it. From what I read here, it sounds like you can just throttle up or down to get past it, seems like no biggie to me but I'm sure others will disagree.

Our 2015 S has 4,000 miles now and a recent Elka shock. Because the shock rides higher (or the bike does) the vibration is less noticeable now, because it is related to belt tension. The higher the bike rides the less tension is on the belt.

For T and Limited riders I would think that adjusting the preload correctly using the airbag and the method I suggested in another thread will also reduce the vibration.

The problem with the two belt harmonisers mentioned is that they use very small idler wheels which spin at many thousands of RPMs and will whine and use up bearings reasonably rapidly. I don't think they are a real fix.

 

[Dmartin]

So went to the dealer and explained the vibration. They consulted BRP web site and they found a very interesting charts showing and explaining the coroletion between RPM and vibration. It was interesting. My spyder is going in Next Tuesday for its 1000 km check. They have a Fuse recall 0n the 2016 so they will check that and see what has to be done about the vibration. The spec and charts explains what has to be done to fix or reduce the vibration. I also contacted Jim about a belt tensioner and He informed me that it would NOT mount on the 2016 model because the T and Limiteds use the Rt swingarm and there isn't a place to attach it to like the F-3 trellis type swingarm.

 

[Sam Mac]

Just another BRP feature, part of the design. Join the BRP doesn't care club. I have a 2014 RTL that also has the belt shake. No reason to expect for the $$$ that we spent for it to operate as advertised. BRP sucks, just my 2 cents.

 

[Ron2andia]

Was driving on the highway hit 6th for and started to feel the vibration eased off and rolled on smoother it was gone... Now I roll on smoother and haven't had the vibration at all. That's just my experience but so far so good!

 

[redrt]

I had a vibration about 67 to 70 mph when new, got 5,000 miles on it and no more vibration. I think it was the belt. I believe it to be
a belt on the snug side. This is on a 2015 F3S. Our mechanic at world of power has put on 5 belt tensioners and taken off 4 of them.
My wife's 2012 RT just got a vibration at 68 mph after the dealer did alignment and tightened drive belt. I think we will have her belt
set to the lower end of spec, as the mechanic set it to the top end of the spec. Good luck Jim

 

[Sarge707]

Had some minor vibration at 4,000 RPM in the beginning- After 3,000 Miles and belt tension at 160 Kriket on the ground Very Little if any vibration.
Lower belt tension is better than HIGH!

 

[armyspydervet]

Was driving on the highway hit 6th for and started to feel the vibration eased off and rolled on smoother it was gone... Now I roll on smoother and haven't had the vibration at all. That's just my experience but so far so good!

That is my experience as well. I get the vibration between 70-75. If I roll off or increase and come back down, it goes away. Not a huge deal since I now know how to get rid of it.

 

[Daddy Long Legs]

I recently purchased a new F3 that runs smooth and is a joy to ride: except around65-70 mph. Then is starts a noticeable vibration. I appreciate that there are after market fixes offered. But this is a factory problem. Why will they not step up to the plate and fix this? They know it is a problem, for I talked with a factory rep at Daytona. He simply said they are working on a fix. But again, just words, nothing to date. It is not the worse problem in the world, but it is annoying. Dealer is empathetic and said at first service he would try adjusting the belt which may help. But what I have heard is it simply changes at what speed the vibration sets in. Anyone get a fix without having to purchase an outside fix that could void the warranty, or at least put it at some risk?

I am new to this forum, but look forward to being on board. We have a great chapter to ride with in Florida.

 

[Midian]

But this is a factory problem. Why will they not step up to the plate and fix this?

:banghead::banghead::banghead:

 

[vondalyn]

I recently purchased a new F3 that runs smooth and is a joy to ride: except around65-70 mph. Then is starts a noticeable vibration. I appreciate that there are after market fixes offered. But this is a factory problem. Why will they not step up to the plate and fix this? They know it is a problem, for I talked with a factory rep at Daytona. He simply said they are working on a fix. But again, just words, nothing to date. It is not the worse problem in the world, but it is annoying. Dealer is empathetic and said at first service he would try adjusting the belt which may help. But what I have heard is it simply changes at what speed the vibration sets in. Anyone get a fix without having to purchase an outside fix that could void the warranty, or at least put it at some risk?

I am new to this forum, but look forward to being on board. We have a great chapter to ride with in Florida.

Most people have stated that it seems to go away after x number of miles (I've seen varying miles), so.... seems like a belt break in period?

 

[Daddy Long Legs]

I hope that is true. I have had the Spyder for 10 months and 5,000 miles and the problem is still there. I have talked to others I ride with and they still have the problem. Glad to hear there may be hope, we will see. How long have you heard that it takes to break in the belt. And yes the vibration is coming from the belt.

 

[warrensr]

vibration issue

It will be interesting to find out if owners of the F3T and other 2016 models experience vibration issue.:dontknow:

Have 2016 F3-T with 1400 miles on it. Been back to the dealer twice and they went over the bike and did a laser alignment and it still vibrates between 62 and 75 when you accelerate at all.

 

[SPYD3R]

VIBES

I noticed this on my very 1st ride on my new F3-S back in Feb. 2015..... told my Service Manager about it..... after many months, and try'n most everything to correct the problem, i gave up and figured i'd just live with it....
in March of this year, i needed new front tires... not wanting the OEM Kenda's, i opted for the Hankooks up front.... at the same time, i had the lazer alignment...
well guess what..... NO MORE VIBRATIONS.....
i can ride from 1 mph to 93 mph (my fastest yet) and i ride smoooooooooth....
who would have guessed...
SPYD3R