Loud click when letting clutch out

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Okay, more info; the click is gone, the rear sprocket is straight, the belt is tracking 1/8 inch off the edge of the sprocket. I'm wondering if an axle spacer or something like it is missing.

john

 

[Firefly]

A missing spacer certainly can cause the belt to be off. Been there dine that. Otherwise a belt realignment should bring it back in to spec.

 

[docdoru]

Okay, more info; the click is gone, the rear sprocket is straight, the belt is tracking 1/8 inch off the edge of the sprocket. I'm wondering if an axle spacer or something like it is missing.

john

Measure the distance R and L from the back tire to the swingarm.

 

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Never thought I'd do this

Okay, I called Carlo, Spyder's been laid up 3 weeks, belt still won't track right, it moves out and overhangs the rear sprocket by a good quarter inch. Did anlignment with the rear wheel off the ground and running in gear, killed it and set belt tension, ran it 20 feet and belt was hanging of the edge. Anybody got ideas?

thanks,
john

 

[boborgera]

Okay, I called Carlo, Spyder's been laid up 3 weeks, belt still won't track right, it moves out and overhangs the rear sprocket by a good quarter inch. Did anlignment with the rear wheel off the ground and running in gear, killed it and set belt tension, ran it 20 feet and belt was hanging of the edge. Anybody got ideas?

thanks,
john

Front sprocket, [main shaft spines] :dontknow: Hope notray:

 

[NancysToy]

Front sprocket, [main shaft spines] :dontknow: Hope notray:

:agree: They said it was OK, but I don't buy it. This is a classic symptom. Bad output shaft bearing could also do it, or a bad swingarm bearing/bushing. It is also possible that they completely missed a rear bearing issue or a damaged hub. This shouldn't be that hard to find. A straightedge and some careful inspection would do it. The mechanical stuff seems to stymie way too many of these modern, computer-oriented techs.

 

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When I was there today, I was told they checked the end play and side play on the countershaft, and it is in spec. The splines are in good shape, the rear bearings are new, the axle is showing no signs of wear, there have been 2 different hubs, wheels and sprockets on it. They have called BRP several times, and there has been no callback. I emailed Carlo and got back a pretty much boilerplate answer. I know the techs at the dealer are frustrated, and I'm a ways beyond that. Any suggestions?

john

 

[NancysToy]

When I was there today, I was told they checked the end play and side play on the countershaft, and it is in spec. The splines are in good shape, the rear bearings are new, the axle is showing no signs of wear, there have been 2 different hubs, wheels and sprockets on it. They have called BRP several times, and there has been no callback. I emailed Carlo and got back a pretty much boilerplate answer. I know the techs at the dealer are frustrated, and I'm a ways beyond that. Any suggestions?

john

The only thing left is a damaged belt, from the sounds of things. I'd still check the swingarm bushings/bearings, too, and recheck everything that was previously ruled out, especially any play of the front sprocket on the output shaft splines. I'd also check the motor mounts for wear or looseness, and look at the engine alignment.

 

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Carlo called!

Had a good conversation with him, went through all I've been told, he said he'd have a tech call my dealer and help them out.

john

 

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Spyder's ready!

Dealer called, don't know the specifics, but I'm way past ready to pick it up.:doorag: More when I get it.

john

 

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Finally able to take a ride today, belt tracks fine, click is gone. Seems that when I swapped rims, things didn't go together quite right, don't know why. Anyway, the rear sprocket is seated properly, and runs true, and now I have to relearn how to ride it.:shocked:

john

 

[NancysToy]

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