Noise

[copper]

I have a 2010 RT SM-5.

Recently I noted a noise in the front of the Spyder immediately after starting it. At first I thought something was wrong with the fan. Now I am convinced that a compressor of some type is making the noise. It does not last long. I do not hear it after I start riding the Spyder.

Any thoughts????

 

[AMTJIM]

Maybe ask in th RT forums, does your version of the RT have air adjust suspension? Can't think of any other reason you would have a compressor, other than a mutli utility 12 volt compressor for tires or camping matresses? Are you the original owner?

 

[copper]

noise

Yes it does have an adjustable suspension... I am the original owner and have never heard it before. I am hard of hearing so it really has to be loud for me to hear it!

 

[SpyderAnn01]

It is probably the compressor for the shocks. I can't say that I hear mine right after starting it but you will hear it quite a bit at low speeds. If you get a group of RTs together you will hear a chorus of compressors that is if they aren't drowned out by squealing brake pads.

 

[boborgera]

I have a 2010 RT SM-5.

Recently I noted a noise in the front of the Spyder immediately after starting it. At first I thought something was wrong with the fan. Now I am convinced that a compressor of some type is making the noise. It does not last long. I do not hear it after I start riding the Spyder.

Any thoughts????

Air compressor, If you hear it every time you start up it might not be holding air [slow leak] If I'm not mistaken there was a up date for that.