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KIRKET BELT TENSION
- Thread starter dsteve931
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Not bad.....
If you can twist the belt by hand 180 degrees (half circle) without too much force you should be in the ballpark. Some spyders vibrate at different speeds/RPM so minor adjustments in belt tension can move the vibration point. Play with it a little bit and find your sweet spot. Mine is a 1330 and 200/210 was my best spot. Get Doc's dampener and it helps a bunch.
If you can twist the belt by hand 180 degrees (half circle) without too much force you should be in the ballpark. Some spyders vibrate at different speeds/RPM so minor adjustments in belt tension can move the vibration point. Play with it a little bit and find your sweet spot. Mine is a 1330 and 200/210 was my best spot. Get Doc's dampener and it helps a bunch.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
BELT TENSION
On or Off the ground reading CAN NOT be the same ..... Off the ground folks claim is more accurate ..... However if you then lower Spyder to the ground and take that reading The difference will be that ALL the time.... How many people take the time to jack up the Spyder EVERY time they want a reading .... If they believe it's the ONLY way - I bet they NEVER take a reading .....I have my RT belt at 160lbs. on the ground ....I no longer have any Belt VIBES ...I don't have the spring tensioner .........good luck ...... Mike :thumbup:
irvin48
New member
the one thing that keeps popping up in in my head is, nothing is ever mentioned
about the belt being hot or cold when checked . on my victory they wanted it dead cold, overnight preferably.
was always told with the belt components, it actually gets tighter when hot. what say the
spyder gurus? have been meaning to ask this for over 2 years.
opcorn:
about the belt being hot or cold when checked . on my victory they wanted it dead cold, overnight preferably.
was always told with the belt components, it actually gets tighter when hot. what say the
spyder gurus? have been meaning to ask this for over 2 years.
opcorn:
Chupaca
New member
Agree and agree...
BLUEKNIGHT911
:agree: on the measurement on the ground and around 160lbs on the Krikit...
Irvin48
:agree: should measure at the same temp for a more accurate reading.
Best done on the pre-check prior to a long ryde..you know...gas, tires, coolant, oil, belt tension and liquid refreshment in the cup holder....:roflblack:
BLUEKNIGHT911
:agree: on the measurement on the ground and around 160lbs on the Krikit...
Irvin48
:agree: should measure at the same temp for a more accurate reading.
Best done on the pre-check prior to a long ryde..you know...gas, tires, coolant, oil, belt tension and liquid refreshment in the cup holder....:roflblack:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
KritKit
:clap: ...This should be a" Sticky " :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:........... Mike :thumbup:
canamjhb
Well-known member
the one thing that keeps popping up in in my head is, nothing is ever mentioned
about the belt being hot or cold when checked . on my victory they wanted it dead cold, overnight preferably.
was always told with the belt components, it actually gets tighter when hot. what say the
spyder gurus? have been meaning to ask this for over 2 years.
I know that before I properly tensioned my belt the vibration seemed to get worse as the belt warmed up.
canamjhb
Well-known member
There is a Can Am service tip to lower the belt to 140 as the belt reverberation seems to happen at lower speeds with lower tension. And we don't notice it when going 40 MPH. Some seem to have issues more than others. I have a friend with a 2015 RTL who swears his is smooth at all speeds. I have had to "play" with mine to get it acceptable. Belt alignment and tire alignment are also an important part of the equation. Once it is all set correctly, you will be happy. Good luck.....
stmike 1800
Member
I have a 2018 RTL ,with about 1500 km .Never felt any vib till yesterday. When passing at 120 km or so ,it would vib bad and sure felt like in the belt area. Felt like running on a rumble strip . Is this what others are complaining about ?
canamjhb
Well-known member
I have a 2018 RTL ,with about 1500 km .Never felt any vib till yesterday. When passing at 120 km or so ,it would vib bad and sure felt like in the belt area. Felt like running on a rumble strip . Is this what others are complaining about ?
That's it.
stmike 1800
Member
Funny thing is i ride with a lot of Harley guys ,and they never complain of belt vibration.
AY4B
New member
The Harley belt is not as long as a Spyder belt. I think they run it looser as well.
Roadster Renovations
New member
What tension are you running?
AY4B
New member
I’m getting ready to go out to the shop to look. I’ll take the side panel off to inspect it and take some readings.
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AY4B
New member
I took the cover off and found the tensioner spring is either broken or off somehow. What now? I put the red locktite per instructions and don’t know if I can remove it.
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