Oklahoma Spyder
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Does anyone else have a rubbing or whining noise at 21 to 23 MPH?
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rubbing whining noise
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I have heard the noise at lower speeds but can't say for sure if it is related to MY problem.
I had the issue with the brake squeal and the parking brake sticking ALSO I noticed that my mpg was down from about 33 - 34 to 27. Low and behold after I got it back from the work done my mpg jumped back up to 33 - 34 and the machine was flying, it was very noticeably running smoother and faster. I was told that it could have been rubbing but they weren't certain. After a few hundred miles my parking brake is sticking again and there is a slight brake squeal. I can feel the bike dragging and my mpg's are down to 28.
The dealership is waiting for the replacement part for the KNOWN parking brake issue to come in before they will work on it.
I had the issue with the brake squeal and the parking brake sticking ALSO I noticed that my mpg was down from about 33 - 34 to 27. Low and behold after I got it back from the work done my mpg jumped back up to 33 - 34 and the machine was flying, it was very noticeably running smoother and faster. I was told that it could have been rubbing but they weren't certain. After a few hundred miles my parking brake is sticking again and there is a slight brake squeal. I can feel the bike dragging and my mpg's are down to 28.
The dealership is waiting for the replacement part for the KNOWN parking brake issue to come in before they will work on it.
SpyderMark
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Many have reported noises such as you describe -- a sort of groaning or howling at certain speeds. Some have attributed the noise to the Spyder's unique tire tread pattern. Others have suggested the drive belt tension may be the culprit.
Our Spyder DID exihibit a noise that could be the same as yours. I'm fairly certain it was the drive belt. BRP sets the drive belt tension high from the factory. They do this to account for break in of the rubber engine mounts. Apparently as the engine mounts wear in, the engine settles aft relieving tension on the drive belt. The noise went away on our Spyder.
If you're concerned enough, you could check the drive belt alignment. Look at the inside edge of the belt on rear pulley. The pulley has a flange on its inside edge. The inside edge of your drive belt should not be touching the flange on the pulley. The Spyder operator's guide suggests a 1/16" gap. Check page 76 of your Spyder Operator's Guide for pictures describing belt alignment much better than this post.
If you find your belt alignment needs adjusting you can find a number of good threads on the subject by searching this site. Or else you could take it back to the dealer...
Regards,
Mark
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
I fully agree. Drive belt alignment and tension seem to be the most common source of this type of noise. One issue at the first service was that they adjusted the belt to increase the tension back to their ridiculously high spec, just when it ( and the noise) was easing due to the motor mounts breaking in. I had to back it off a bit to get rid of the noise.
-Scotty
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
I don't mind the rubbing but the whining has always been a issue.
My bad you were talking about the Spyder:spyder:
Check the belt tension.
SpyderMark
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I don't mind the rubbing but the whining has always been a issue.
My bad you were talking about the Spyder:spyder:
Note to self, no two-up riding with Lamonster...:shocked:
Oklahoma Spyder
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Whinning
Thanks Mark and Scotty That makes sense because it is slowly getting better. It also does not do it until it warms up a little (2 blocks) The belt also is 1/64th away from the sprocket flandge, but not showing any wear on the side of the belt.
Thanks Mark and Scotty That makes sense because it is slowly getting better. It also does not do it until it warms up a little (2 blocks) The belt also is 1/64th away from the sprocket flandge, but not showing any wear on the side of the belt.
SpyderMark
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I think you're fine. I'm not sure why BRP is so specific about the 1/16" gap. I seems to me as long as it's not touching the sprocket flange, ANY gap, no matter how microscopic, should be sufficient.
Regards,
Mark
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
:agree:When we received the Spyder, there was no gap. The tech thought that less than 1/16" was the spec. Wore on the sprocket and caused a fair amount of whining and belt noise. Then he adjusted it too far the other way. Started shredding the belt on the front sprocket, and really howled, especially when backing off the throttle. I put it back to just a little gap, and it is happy. Doesn't seem to care if it is 1/16", a little less, or a little more. Just don't hit the sprocket flange, and don't go too far to the outside, leaving a big gap.
-Scotty
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