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Rotary Drive Belt Tensioner

Sting

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Has anyone installed a belt tensioner. I see a sponsor SmoothSpyder sells one for an RT. Would love to hear any feedback. Thanks.
 
Has anyone installed a belt tensioner. I see a sponsor SmoothSpyder sells one for an RT. Would love to hear any feedback. Thanks.
Do a search this has been discussed many times everybody likes them only you can weigh the cost bennifit ratio
 
I put one on my 09 RS and would say it is a must for my bike. It eliminated 80-90 percent of the vibration. I had it at the dealer for a recall and they were amazed b it's effect.
 
Works well..!!

It works well and I like the fact that the belt tension can be less strain on the output shaft and wheel bearings..:thumbup:
 
Has anyone installed a belt tensioner. I see a sponsor SmoothSpyder sells one for an RT. Would love to hear any feedback. Thanks.

With some mods you don't get a big improvement for your money but a belt tensioner really makes a difference. The drive belt is long and placing a sprung tensioner pulley against it about half way along its run reduces the belt's tendency to vibrate (oscillate) up and down. I found the transmission vibration of my RT was particularly harsh on overun as I decelerated at speed using throttle roll-off. Once the tensioner was fitted the up and down movement of the belt was effectively damped, reducing belt vibes throughout the whole transmission. Fitting a belt tensioner is a great improvement, BRP should have gotten around to fitting one as standard on new Spyders by now, IMO. :thumbup:
 
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