Installing the smoothspyder Belt Tensioner

[GeoffCee]

...with the suggestion to use a long bit, you will have no problem. QUOTE]

How long is a long drill bit? I managed to find a 3/8" drill with an overall length of 10" It should arrive in the post tomorrow. Will that be long enough to drill the 2 holes for the tensioner bracket? :dontknow::hun:

 

[Jeriatric]

...with the suggestion to use a long bit, you will have no problem. QUOTE]

How long is a long drill bit? I managed to find a 3/8" drill with an overall length of 10" It should arrive in the post tomorrow. Will that be long enough to drill the 2 holes for the tensioner bracket? :dontknow::hun:

Should be long enough. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

as with life; more length is a good thing... :thumbup: :shocked:

 

[leenanj]

A quick question for those of you who installed Smoothspyder on your RT.

Did you trim the lower plastic belt guard off any?

I did not on mine, it seems to have enough clearance where it will not hit it.

 

[Jeriatric]

A quick question for those of you who installed Smoothspyder on your RT.

Did you trim the lower plastic belt guard off any?

I did not on mine, it seems to have enough clearance where it will not hit it.

Did trim mine. If working properly - it will hit. If you listen closely when reversing the Spyder you'll hear it hit too.

 

[Firefly]

I had the tensioner installed on my 2008 GS and felt it made a BIG difference. Good product, a little bit of a 'whine' sound but you get used to it.

Now that I have an RT and have been riding it, it feels so smooth I'm not feeling I'll need to install one on it.

 

[phj]

I am having mine installed tomorrow, I sure hope it helps. I have a 2012 RT and had it back to have the belt adjusted three time in two thousand miles. :banghead:

 

[GeoffCee]

Should be long enough. :thumbup:

At 10" it was perfect for the job, thanks. :2thumbs:

 

[cjackg]

A quick question for those of you who installed Smoothspyder on your RT.

Did you trim the lower plastic belt guard off any?

I did not on mine, it seems to have enough clearance where it will not hit it.

I completed the install on my 2012 RT today, and yes I trimmed the plastic guard after looking at it closely I could see where it could hit on extreme movements.

My install went very smooth but slow as I check everything several times since I am retired and have time to do it right!