T.P.
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NO that's not what I am saying. There is nothing wrong with the LAMONSTER roller or tensioner.
T.P.
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Roller upgrade for Doc Humphries Vibration Damper
- Thread starter eddieshep999
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NO that's not what I am saying. There is nothing wrong with the LAMONSTER roller or tensioner.
T.P.
I miss understood you. I had a 2015 RT and had one of Dr's tensioner on it and had about 25,000 miles on it with no problem. I took it off and was going to install it on my 2019 RT. l did notice the roller was showing wear. The bearing seemed okay.. I decided to purchase the one from Lamonster with the new roller. I do have my belt about perfect for adjustment and did not think I had any vibration. After installing the new tensioner I do feel that it is a little smoother. I though if there was a problem I was just going to remove it but I am not going to. I will check it more often. Thanks for coming back to me.
troop
Well-known member
Reviving this thread for clarification. I have about 7K miles on my Lamonster roller, of which about 3K miles are 75+ mph freeway speeds from a couple of trips. Should my roller should be good for another season, or would a $50 expenditure for a new one be prudent? Thoughts ?
Grandpot
Active member
I replaced the roller with a timing belt pulley from a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. The logic being the pulley is a larger diameter, it will turn slower than the original. It has a smooth, wide surface so it doesn't whine. It has a large, high quality bearing that is designed to operate in a harsh environment. Been running it for 8,000 miles with no issues.
troop
Well-known member
Ok ... You have a link/part # for this? I'm open to all ideas as it will be a winter/storage project. Thanks
$32 https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinf...fNawTY6iIlfBqTQPlGvP6pFV64NMgM4cVKJ4B4U2Gtqon
$13 https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinf...fNawTY6iIlfBqTQPlGvP6pFV64NMgM4cVKJ4B4U2Gtqon
Grandpot
Active member
I don't have an exact part number. Just order a timing belt pulley for a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe with a 2.7 Liter engine. I used the one that came off my car when I changed the timing belt and pulley. My used pulley was in very good shape. The hole in the center of the pulley is larger than the screw diameter, so I added a couple of flat washers and a lock washer to hold it in place. If my memory is correct, the original screw is M6 and the hole in the pulley is 8 mm. My plan was to try it out and come back later to put in a larger screw and drill out the damper arm for the screw. It's been working so well I just didn't get around to it. I'll do it this fall. You will also have to use a different length screw and stack up some flat washers as a spacer. Sorry I don't have pictures or more written detail like I usually do, but this is not a completed project. It isn't plug and play, but if you have some basic mechanical skills, you can do it.
trikermutha
New member
Richardv
New member
Instead of o-ring, I used a piece of a bike tube on top of the brp tensioner roller. Glued over the sanded (and scratched with my dremmel) with extra strong contact glue. Still holding great after a few thousands km. Ribbed belt quiet, no noise what so ever.
(Tube size 27 x 1-1/4 .)
Sampi1099
New member
https://www.slingmods.com/can-am-sp...idler-billet-aluminum-spyder-extras?vehicle=1 how about this one?
Pro's and cons please i installed this on my 2012 Spyder RT Limited and i don't need a belt destroyed.
Pro's and cons please i installed this on my 2012 Spyder RT Limited and i don't need a belt destroyed.
Sampi1099
New member
What no comment on this item i installed?
troop
Well-known member
I have a couple items made by that company, and they are very nice. They also offer 1st rate service. I'm guessing the reason you're not getting any replies is that their is no real info on the roller itself. They are showing available at the MFR's site. They are very helpful, email/call them for info.
https://spyderextras.com/
Sampi1099
New member
Yes it does have the smaller roller plus i will be exchanging it with the bigger roller from Lamonsters kit. Plus i don't want to destroy a belt.
Look at this one...2 year warranty on roller & bearings...Plus he's a sponsor here...
https://www.smoothspyder.com/belt-tensioners/
https://www.smoothspyder.com/belt-tensioners/
I have Doc's idler on my 2014 RT and it's working fine after about 12K miles. It's pretty easy to check the roller without removing any plastic. You can reach up to push it away from the belt and spin the roller with your other hand. Any looseness or noise of a failing bearing can be heard or felt. I will continue to use it and just check on the condition occasionally.
jcthorne
Well-known member
I am running the one from SmoothSpyder and it currently has 50k miles on it and is still just fine. Much better made unit than the flimsy design BRP came up with.
