Is it easy to check belt tensioner after install?

[fredgal]

gonna install the lamonster belt tensioner, can you check the assembly out from time to time , without taking all the tupperware off. to make sure all is good . tks

 

[EdMat]

Reach under and lift the arm. Feel the outer roller surface and spin it to feel the bearings. I think it is normal for the roller to feel a little ruff across its face after running for a while. And naturally the bearing should spin freely.

 

[fredgal]

Reach under and lift the arm. Feel the outer roller surface and spin it to feel the bearings. I think it is normal for the roller to feel a little ruff across its face after running for a while. And naturally the bearing should spin freely.

thanks, just wanted to be able to check it after install, without taking all the tupperware off,, will order one..

 

[Hoginedgewood]

Hate to point this out but Its not a tensioner.

 

[fredgal]

most places that sells them calls them a tensioner,, FYI

https://www.slingmods.com/can-am-spyder-belt-stabilizers-tensioners

http://www.lamonstergarage.com/can-am-spyder-f3-rt-belt-tensioner-idler-pulley-lamonster/

https://www.smoothspyder.com/belt-tensioners/

https://spyderpops.com/belt-tensioners/

https://spyderextras.com/shop/home/BELT+IDLERS+(Tensioners)

 

[EdMat]

Hate to point this out but Its not a tensioner.

True, but you knew exactly what he was typing about.

 

[BajaRon]

most places that sells them calls them a tensioner,, FYI

https://www.slingmods.com/can-am-spyder-belt-stabilizers-tensioners

http://www.lamonstergarage.com/can-am-spyder-f3-rt-belt-tensioner-idler-pulley-lamonster/

https://www.smoothspyder.com/belt-tensioners/

https://spyderpops.com/belt-tensioners/

https://spyderextras.com/shop/home/BELT+IDLERS+(Tensioners)

These are not tensioners, they are vibration dampeners. If they were tensioners, they would significantly affect belt tension (which your dampener will not). If it were a tensioner, you would have to readjust your belt tension after installing one. But your belt tension is already set by the axle adjusters. There is no need for a 2nd tension device on your Spyder. However, there is a need for a vibration dampener. And that is what these are.

Why do they call them 'Tensioners'? Because that is what most people erroneously call them. If you want to sell something. You have to call it what people are looking for. Especially on the Internet. Even if it isn't what you are selling.

A Rose by any other name....

 

[fredgal]

These are not tensioners, they are vibration dampeners. If they were tensioners, they would significantly affect belt tension (which your dampener will not). If it were a tensioner, you would have to readjust your belt tension after installing one. But your belt tension is already set by the axle adjusters. There is no need for a 2nd tension device on your Spyder. However, there is a need for a vibration dampener. And that is what these are.

Why do they call them 'Tensioners'? Because that is what most people erroneously call them. If you want to sell something. You have to call it what people are looking for. Especially on the Internet. Even if it isn't what you are selling.

A Rose by any other name....

ok thanks ron.. by the way your swaybar made a noticeable differance on my F3..

 

[fredgal]

install was easy, installed it tuesday. went for ride yesterday, altho it was smooth before install, it was smoother after, and no more belt vibration when i hit 75-80, it was smoothe all the way.worth the money