So after several years of admiring the Spyder I took the plunge and picked up my new 2016 F3 LTD this weekend. It is a blast to ride and looks great, I am working on the break in period rode about 250 miles yesterday and noticed a fairly significant vibration mainly on the left footboard that occurs between 3800-4000 RPM it's not noticeable below that and once you hit 4050 RPM it goes away. Just wondering if anyone else has had this experience or if it is something I should be worried about.
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New F3 LTD Vibration
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Copperman
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You get used to the vibration of the belt. You'll eventually forget about it as you roll through it.
If it's really bothersome, look up Jim at SmoothSpyder and buy a belt tensioner. I had one on both of my RT Limiteds and it worked real well. Although, I think he's still perfecting it for the F3L.
If it's really bothersome, look up Jim at SmoothSpyder and buy a belt tensioner. I had one on both of my RT Limiteds and it worked real well. Although, I think he's still perfecting it for the F3L.
ARtraveler
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A known issue. Good advice above.
Early in this year, there was a statement that BRP was aware and looking into a fix for the vibration. Did they forget, or are they still "looking into it?"
Time goes by quickly. :bbq::bbq:
Early in this year, there was a statement that BRP was aware and looking into a fix for the vibration. Did they forget, or are they still "looking into it?"
Time goes by quickly. :bbq::bbq:
spyderCodes
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My F3 had a similar issue.
At 3K I checked the drive belt tension with a Gates Sonic meter and found the tension was about half what it should be.
I readjusted the tension to spec and the vibration went away.
At 3K I checked the drive belt tension with a Gates Sonic meter and found the tension was about half what it should be.
I readjusted the tension to spec and the vibration went away.
james8luc8
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Hey supervises what do you have your tension set at lots of people seem to recommend 180lb tire on the ground just wondering
spyderCodes
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I use the Gates Sonic Meter and measure with the rear wheel up. 775N +/- 150N
Dmartin
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2016 FT3 Vibration
I bought a new 2016 FT3 with audio back in May 7th. I am at 5100KM on it and still have the vibration when getting to 4000 to 4400 rpm. It sux cause the speed is between 90 to 115 KM so when on hwy i have to go above that wich is speeding or stay at 90 wich sux.. I tried everything and YOU CANT put a Belt tensioner on the 2016 FT3..
I bought a new 2016 FT3 with audio back in May 7th. I am at 5100KM on it and still have the vibration when getting to 4000 to 4400 rpm. It sux cause the speed is between 90 to 115 KM so when on hwy i have to go above that wich is speeding or stay at 90 wich sux.. I tried everything and YOU CANT put a Belt tensioner on the 2016 FT3..
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