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Service Bulletin: Belt Tension
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Firefly
Active member
:thumbup:
I hope to have mine adjusted in Cuba as long as I have them doing some other work....
dltang
Very Handy Member
Our dealer charged $20 per spyder. I kind of thought it would be no cost as this is a service bulletin but on the other hand, we chose to have it checked and corrected, we were not having any real problems because of the belt tension. I do believe many have had this fix done at no cost.
My dealer did NOT, I was at the dealer just to kick tires, They then asked me if i had the Spyder with me, they'll adjust the belt while i Wait. 15 minute job. :2thumbs:
wyliec
New member
Since this question was brought up this weekend, I sent Carlo an e-mail asking him. I'm having the belt check/adjusted this Saturday and if I don't need to pay that would be good. Actually $20 doesn't sound bad to have the belt check/adjusted.
Magic Man
Registered User
RTS is going into dealer today to have the steering checked and this done as well as look into the windshield rattle.
Dealer said it is in the new Pre-Delivery guide to set it to 45,0 so I am going to assume this should be done N/C for people with newer Spyders.
But, we all know what happens when you ass-u-me something?
MM
Dealer said it is in the new Pre-Delivery guide to set it to 45,0 so I am going to assume this should be done N/C for people with newer Spyders.
But, we all know what happens when you ass-u-me something?
MM
Magic Man
Registered User
You would think that they would reset yours as they just put it to the "too tight" upper limit spec when the engines were out?
I would have thought after how long it took to repair your Spyders, and how good you both were about the wait they would have just taken of you?
Wow! :shocked:
If found one of the ESI people giving this kind of run around to good customers like you and Brian, they'd be OUT LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB!
MM
Sarge707
Active member
Don,t let them charge you!!! I called my dealer to make an appointment next Tuesday and told him during my 20 years of Sea Doo ownership Bulletins were always free adjustments or whatever the bulletin said.
He indicated he would have to make the call to BRP when I had it done!
SOOO I , Being proactive,:roflblack: Made the call right then and there to the BRP help line, gave my VIN and inquired about the cost. The Rep said there is NO COST because of the bulletin and she typed a note next to my VIN # that the bulletin is FREE in case the service manager calls on that day!!
They should NOT be taking $20 of your hard earned $$ to do this adjustment as it is in their best interest to make sure your bearings have a long life and they don,t have to repair them under warranty! (Provided you still have one when they blow?)
He indicated he would have to make the call to BRP when I had it done!
SOOO I , Being proactive,:roflblack: Made the call right then and there to the BRP help line, gave my VIN and inquired about the cost. The Rep said there is NO COST because of the bulletin and she typed a note next to my VIN # that the bulletin is FREE in case the service manager calls on that day!!
They should NOT be taking $20 of your hard earned $$ to do this adjustment as it is in their best interest to make sure your bearings have a long life and they don,t have to repair them under warranty! (Provided you still have one when they blow?)
Spyderjuice
Member
I called my dealer today and was told they had not heard of any changes to belt tension or heard of the service bulletin. They asked, "why would they be changing the belt tension". They further said - "you must have seen this on spyderlovers or someplace like that"
Does anyone have a copy that can be posted, so I can print it out and hand it to them.
Juice
Does anyone have a copy that can be posted, so I can print it out and hand it to them.
Juice
LittleJohn
New member
I had mine checked this past weekend and was told it was "in specs" No charge for the check.
mxz600
Free Thinking Member
If your Spyder is still under warranty, you shouldn't have to pay for that service. If out of warranty you may, I'm not sure.
A few years ago one of my ski-doos had a service bulletin for excessive gas and oil usage that I didn't know about because I always did my own service. The sled had been out of warranty for about two years when I found out about the bulletin and my dealer rebuilt the carbs at no charge. I don't know if they had to do it at no charge or if I just have a really good dealer.
A service bulletin is just like a recall. The difference is that a recall can cause bodily harm and you receive a letter from the company. A service bulletin is about a known problem that poses no threat to the owner and is only reported to the dealers and taken care of when brought in for routine service.
I do not have a copy but I saw it in print. Tell your dealer it is for real and not just some Spyderlovers.com urban legend.
wyliec
New member
When I called my dealer last weekend, he couldn't find the bulletin. All he found was the pre-delivery guide. I guess before I have it done, I'll ask if there is a charge.
Sarge707
Active member
Mine told me the same thing and I Insisted it did exist because of this Forum!!
He had to log into the BRP site to see the bulletin and it WAS there!!
Evidently the Hard Copy follows the BRP site Bulletin Posting?
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
That is correct. The Service Bulletin, or a notice regarding it, first appears on BossWeb. The hard copy follows. A good service manager checks BossWeb regularly, to keep up on these notices and procedures, but even the good guys can get busy and lag behind. As to the hard copy, it may be a while before it arrives...and then it may be ignored or piled in the in-box (hopefully not the circular file). The biggest difficuty for owners, when there is a new Service Bulletin, is that the campaign may not get attached to your VIN# in the BRP system immediately, and some may even get skipped in error. Most dealers will either hook your machine up to BUDS, or look it up in the computer, to see what campaigns apply.
Kerrville Bob
New member
Belt Tension Test
Belt tension test, American Style. Please check out the following link and let's gather and share comments from Spyder Lovers.
http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/hdbeltdrive.htm
If this works for all the H-Ds out there, surely it will be a good check for the home mechanic to monitor the Spyder belt tension. My dealer, South Texas Suzuki, checks belt tensions for free when my Spyder is in for service. I'm looking forward to establishing a good correlation between the two methods - H-D vs BRP.
The following links offer 2 choices for a Tension Tester. I am using the Gates for now.
http://harleytools.spx.com/PDF%5CISheets%5CHD-35381-A.PDF
http://www.plccenter.com/buy/GATES/30LBTENSIONTESTE
I just put a new rear tire on this week and using the same setting of the axle for the worn out tire (only 7700 miles) , the Gates Tension Tester at 10 lbs had my belt showing a 3/8" deflection at 3 different positions.
NOTE: I checked it with no rider and at rest on the garage floor. Harley method says to have a rider sitting on the bike while testing tension.
Have questions? Call for further discussion. :chat:
Belt tension test, American Style. Please check out the following link and let's gather and share comments from Spyder Lovers.
http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/hdbeltdrive.htm
If this works for all the H-Ds out there, surely it will be a good check for the home mechanic to monitor the Spyder belt tension. My dealer, South Texas Suzuki, checks belt tensions for free when my Spyder is in for service. I'm looking forward to establishing a good correlation between the two methods - H-D vs BRP.
The following links offer 2 choices for a Tension Tester. I am using the Gates for now.
http://harleytools.spx.com/PDF%5CISheets%5CHD-35381-A.PDF
http://www.plccenter.com/buy/GATES/30LBTENSIONTESTE
I just put a new rear tire on this week and using the same setting of the axle for the worn out tire (only 7700 miles) , the Gates Tension Tester at 10 lbs had my belt showing a 3/8" deflection at 3 different positions.
NOTE: I checked it with no rider and at rest on the garage floor. Harley method says to have a rider sitting on the bike while testing tension.
Have questions? Call for further discussion. :chat:
Trickie Dick
New member
Date of S.B.
Does anyone know when this service bulletin was posted on boss web? I took mine in on April 1 and they adjusted the belt as part of the 6000 miles service. Just wondered if they did it to the new spec:dontknow:
Dick
Does anyone know when this service bulletin was posted on boss web? I took mine in on April 1 and they adjusted the belt as part of the 6000 miles service. Just wondered if they did it to the new spec:dontknow:
Dick
Rando
New member
I just contacted my dealership to see about getting the belt adjusted. They were not aware of the service bulletin. They also told me that they would have to order the "high priced" sonic tool since they don't have one.
Note: The service manager said that they are very frustrated with the new RT's. Very complex and very hard to diagnose the issues. They were working on one that only had 25 miles on it and it went into limp mode!
Note: The service manager said that they are very frustrated with the new RT's. Very complex and very hard to diagnose the issues. They were working on one that only had 25 miles on it and it went into limp mode!
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