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New 2014 rt Limited

jbronson

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i just purchased my first spyder. i have put 200 miles on so far. My wife told me she can smell something burning from the rear so today when i dropped her off at work i walked around and there is a smell. Could this just be the belt breaking in or does anyone have any ideas? Love riding it and looking forward to some road trips in August.
 
:welcome:and :congrats:on your new Spyder. Mine had that smell at first also, but it went away after a few miles (200-400). As bgame stated have your belt alignment checked to be sure.
 
:welcome: and:congrats: Brand new:ani29: always smell different and If you find any oil leak or black powdery stuff on your rear wheel you should take it to the dealer and have them check it out. Maybe its the belt????? oil?? fuel???.
 
I attributed mine to brake dust and belt. Gone now at 4000 miles.

:welcome: and :congrats: on the new ryde. :thumbup:
 
Welcome..!! Welcome..!!

to the roadster world and this site. Congrats on your shinny new ryde..!! :2thumbs: give it more time for all the parts to warm up. The smell should diminish with use. Enjoy..:thumbup::ohyea:
 
Good to hear others have had this issue. We noticed the same smell at about 500 miles but it's long gone. Just had the 3000 mi service. The dealer checked the belt and all was good. I love this bike!
 
:welcome: and :congrats: on your new :spyder:.............by now it should be time for some "farkles"!:yes::roflblack:
 
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