"Missing Belt Guard"

[View from behind]

I am not sure if I need to purchase this for my 2015 RT LTd???? Or is this not necessary as there is already a guard in place!
Thanks

 

[trikermutha]

do you travel thru a lot of gravel or loose asphalt? Then you may need it other than that no..

 

[Chupaca]

Whats in a name..??

if you do hit the occasional dirt/gravel road it can be helpful seeing as it is a missing guard. The one you have does its job well but there is a space for stuff to get onto the belt and sproket from behind. Its inexpensive the belt not so much...:thumbup:

 

[DJFaninTN]

you'll never need it until you need it. cheap insurance IMO

 

[Bfromla]

Dont know about on RT But mine vibrated bolts out on STL. Fyi had a dealer bullatin (combined with safty recall) to replace with longer bolts. Mine was pulled up out of sight & I was very lucky Jim @Smoothspyder :firstplace: new where to look. (Could tell belt was eating into it, no expensive damage tho:bowdown

 

[PW2013STL]

I am not sure if I need to purchase this for my 2015 RT LTd???? Or is this not necessary as there is already a guard in place!
Thanks

As Chupaca noted there is a gap in your stock belt guard that is on the back side. I did install one on ours before our Alaska trip and we did travel down a lot of dirt roads. Not one rock in the belt. Very inexpensive insurance.

 

[SailnDive]

As Chupaca noted there is a gap in your stock belt guard that is on the back side. I did install one on ours before our Alaska trip and we did travel down a lot of dirt roads. Not one rock in the belt. Very inexpensive insurance.

Is there a specific brand and type that does the best job? I'm forced to ride rock roads on a regular basis and I think guarding the belt to the max is the best bet.

 

[Netminder]

Spyderpops , a sponsor here sells them. Was one of the first things I did! Cheap belt insurance.:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[wiredgeorge]

Spyderpops , a sponsor here sells them. Was one of the first things I did! Cheap belt insurance.:thumbup::thumbup:

I have read several reports of rocks damaging belts/sprockets.... not sure how effective the piece Spyderpops sells is but for the price, well, was a no-brainer. If it cost twenty-two gazillion bucks, well I would have to make some sort of a decision but but a couple bucks, no decision needed. I bought one of those things right off. I have not had a problem with stones/gravel getting in my belt/sprocket and I do travel down some rough country roads. Heck I live on one although it was sort of paved (chip 'n tar - 25 years old at minimum).

 

[PW2013STL]

Spyderpops , a sponsor here sells them. Was one of the first things I did! Cheap belt insurance.:thumbup::thumbup:

That's the one I have!

 

[ARtraveler]

A belt replacement with labor is about $350. Add a tow and you can easily make it $500. Belt guard--priceless. :yes:

 

[trikermutha]

I thought the belt alone was 300 buck?? I am going to guess more in the line of 500 bucks to replace.without towing

 

[ARtraveler]

I thought the belt alone was 300 buck?? I am going to guess more in the line of 500 bucks to replace.without towing

Last belt was about $285 then labor and tow. My numbers are based on replacing two belts so far. Yours may vary. :roflblack:

 

[trikermutha]

Last belt was about $285 then labor and tow. My numbers are based on replacing two belts so far. Yours may vary. :roflblack:

You could be correct :thumbup:

 

[beadaholic]

Mine gets here on Monday and it is being put on immediately. I live on a dirt road that has the occasional loose rock, I do not want issues....especially out here in the boonies....(where I live!)

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Is there a specific brand and type that does the best job? I'm forced to ride rock roads on a regular basis and I think guarding the belt to the max is the best bet.

As mentioned Spyderpops makes one, maybe even the only one. I made my own from a piece of Lexan patterning it after the pics of Spyderpops one and custom fitted. I used 3M trim mounting tape to hold it in place and one heavy duty cable tie for assurance.

 

[View from behind]

Mine gets here on Monday and it is being put on immediately. I live on a dirt road that has the occasional loose rock, I do not want issues....especially out here in the boonies....(where I live!)

I am not sure if I need to purchase this for my 2015 RT LTd???? Or is this not necessary as there is already a guard in place!
Thanks

Thanks everyone.........ordering one today:yes:

 

[Lew L]

#1

The missing belt guard was one of the first additions i put on my :spyder2:


Torn up drive belts cause:::::
Kaos

 

[Colonel Charlie]

check Spyderlovers.com --- free shipping!

 

[HayRog]

Thanks everyone.........ordering one today:yes:

And after reading this thread, I did the same.
Too much info on this Forum ! Gonna cost me mucho dinero - lol