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Smoothspyder belt tensioner vs Baker belt stabilizer

Doug

Doug

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I believe from what I've read they both do the same thing by preventing the flapping of the belt and decreasing the harmonics, which in turn reduces or eliminates the vibration. If in fact this is true and the installation of this product does not create any other problems or void any warranties, which one is recommended, Baker or Smoothspyder.
 
I have the smoothspyder and have had for a year I like it, not sure about the other product. The dealer does not know how to deal with the smoothspyder there not to bright. I highly recommend the smoothspyder it also works as a deer whistle. :ohyea:
jtpollock
 
Happy

I installed the Smooth Spyder and have been happy. It makes a slight turbo whine and does a great job of reducing belt slap.
 
Smoothspyder. It does sound like a turbocharger and I have not seen a deer or dog since I put it on 17,000 miles ago.
 
Happy with Smoothspyder Belt Tensioner

My choice is the Smoothspyder....don't know much about the other one. I like the design of the Smoothspyder.
 
Interesting question, as I have been wondering the same thing.

The Baker touts itself as a super quick install and shows pics on their website to back that up.

How is the install of the Smoothspyder? There are no instructions on the website.
 
I have the Baker Built Belt Stabilizer and am very pleased with the reduction in vibration.
It was a simple 3 minute installation and works very well with no noise.

KYSPYDER
 
Here's the problem..!!

most have one or the other. Now they can comment on the one they have and if working well will not buy the other. Trick is to find someone who has had both and is not one of the manufacturers...Oh we have the smoothspyder so you know our opinion...:thumbup:

Also consider the smoothspyder has been out longer than the baker
 
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bobnaquin said:
Smoothspyder. It does sound like a turbocharger and I have not seen a deer or dog since I put it on 17,000 miles ago.
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Believe it or not I have seen an RT with a Smoothspyder that made a significant turbine whine. We changed pulleys and bearings and nothing helped. Then the owner cleaned the road grime off the back of the belt where the pulley runs and guess what- noise was gone almost entirely.
 
mrb said:
Believe it or not I have seen an RT with a Smoothspyder that made a significant turbine whine. We changed pulleys and bearings and nothing helped. Then the owner cleaned the road grime off the back of the belt where the pulley runs and guess what- noise was gone almost entirely.
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I don't mind the whine but I am going to try this and see what happens. Then if I hit a deer it is your fault..like that is going to matter.
 
smooth spyder

I had the smooth spyder on my 2008 GS. I believe it made a great improvement. How do I know. When I took the bike in for replacement of the rear brake pads which were always squealing the dealer/tech had never seen one and so he took it off thinking it was not to be there. When I picked up the bike I noticed the vibrations immediately. Returned to the dealer and asked where is the belt tensioner pully. The service manager did not understand what I was talking about so I showed him the brackets which remained on the frame. We then went to speak to the tech who finally admitted that he had removed it as it was not standard equipment. Got them to re install it and left. Had to adjust it again which was not difficult. BTY I never took the bike back to that dealer for service again. This past winter I noticed that they had closed the doors. It was a close 50 miles ride to them and 150 to the next dealer but I never looked back.
 
cleaning belt

mrb said:
Believe it or not I have seen an RT with a Smoothspyder that made a significant turbine whine. We changed pulleys and bearings and nothing helped. Then the owner cleaned the road grime off the back of the belt where the pulley runs and guess what- noise was gone almost entirely.
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what did you clean belt with, some ind of cleaner? thanks
 
Soooo now that time has passed does anyone have any comments on the different belt stabilizers on their maintenance and reliability record and preference? :firstplace: I still wonder which one I should get after reading about them...:dontknow:
 
Smooth spyder:firstplace: Fyi i only have the backrest but Jim makes fine products. & great customer service:thumbup::coffee: I believe the tensioner also doubles as a bely guard for rocks,
not sure, but Farkle that does double:2thumbs::yes:
 
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