ButterSmooth
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Since we know there is a new front pulley that's supposed to help with the 45-50mph banshee wail, does anyone have a part number or know about availability?
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Flamewinger
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Pulley? Banshie wail?
ButterSmooth
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Check Smoak's latest video -- he says 2021s have a new front pulley designed to reduce the air whistle common in RTs. You know, the 45-50 mph sound like spur gear whine.
billybovine
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Never heard of a banshee wail before. On the 2010 and 11s there was a belt squeal on take off, on some with the old style belt. That was fixed with dab of grease.
Maybe post a link to the video you are talking about.
Maybe post a link to the video you are talking about.
billybovine
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I just watched the last 2 of his videos. No mention of a new pulley.:dontknow::dontknow::dontknow:
ButterSmooth
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vlog 1783 at 8:40 is the second mention of it. Geez, did I piss you guys off by trying to add some humor to a known issue. Relax. I'm going to call the dealer today to see if he has 2021 parts lists yet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmFjaovO0GE&ab_channel=TheSmoaksVlogs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmFjaovO0GE&ab_channel=TheSmoaksVlogs
BLUEKNIGHT911
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To not confuse folks here about your intent it would be helpful to add :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:...emoji's ..... Mike :thumbup:
JayBros
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RT Spyders from MY 2015-2021(Early) have the same 28T front sprocket, PN705502134. MY 2014 has a 28T front sprocket, PN705501986. My '14 has never had any kind of whine I can detect and I've not heard of any MY '15-20RT owners complain of a whine or "banshee wail" and if '20 owners have complained about such a noise I guess I've just missed it.
ButterSmooth
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Sweeter still if it addresses two issues. The dominant sound my RT makes is the whine in the 42 to 52mph range.
rhallanger
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Buttersmooth.. I definitely know the sound.. my new 21 has the same tone as my 18 had... right around 40-45 that whirring and whistling comes thru.. my sena helmet with the noise eliminator has helped alot!... be sure to post the part number of that ..
Rick.
Rick.
ButterSmooth
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Thanks for the confirmation -- I was beginning to feel like the only Indian in the fort. I called the parts guy and the only part number he had was for the 'early' 2021 and it is the same as the 2020. Either Smoak is in error or we'll have to wait for the 'late' 2021 part numbers to come out. It's not a cheap part, $349 plus the bolt, plus install. I'm not sure it'll be worth it.
rhallanger
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wow.. that is a bit pricey.. too bad the "early" 21s can't get a break on it.. bummer.. nah Smoak seems to be an honest and knowledgeable kinda guy.. but come to think on the parts side.. all motorsports products carry a price..
Rick.
Rick.
The dominant sound my RT makes is......YEEEEEHAWWWW! Oh, wait. That's the dominant sound I make.
ButterSmooth
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Yeah, but is it the new 2021 pulley Smoaks is talking about? I sure can't confirm anything about a new part number. It will probably take a while to hit the parts bin. Pretty expensive in my view, to fix a somewhat minor problem. $150 - $200, I'd probably do it. $350 + installation, not so much... But, if you need to replace a pulley, it would be worth getting the right one.
billybovine
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Where did you get the price for the pulley of $350?
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