This is how our Spyder Axle Adjusters work!

[EdMat]

I know this is sorta old.....but my question is why adjusting the rear axle position is NOT helping the front sprocket alignment! The belt is running very close to the outside flange on the front sprocket (I changed rear tire and was careful not to move the adjuster at that time) and I've moved the belt almost to the inside flange of the rear sprocket with seemingly no change up front. The OM shows the belt on the front sprocket centered. No way I can get mine to do that!

Oh, F3 Limited but same dang adjusters.

How many miles have you put on the F3? Is the belt showing any abnormal wear signs on the sides?

 

[McRuss]

How many miles have you put on the F3? Is the belt showing any abnormal wear signs on the sides?

i have 10,900 at this time and belt looks fine. I'm just concerned because I'm leaving for AK in two weeks and DO NOT need a belt issue somewhere in British Columbia.....

UPDATE:
I've fiddled with it some much now that the Nanny doesn't even bother to throw a fault when I run it with front tires blocked and rear in the air! I adjusted it to center of rear pulley, then with it running, tightened the axle nut (suggested somewhere). The front had a slight gap between belt and outer flange. Then I drove it about 200 miles. The rear now has about 2cm clearance or less on the inside and the front is against the outer flange. I would like more front clearance but it shows no wear on the edge of the belt so I guess it is where it will be. Nothing I can do will get the 'recommended' (in the OM) clearance on the front pulley.

 

[McRuss]

I posted this in the other post you were talking about belt adjusting.
Wondering if you tried it at all. It certinally worked for me.

Just let it run and then crank the adjusters so its tickity boo. Then check the tension and adjust accordingly. Then run it again to check alignment. Sooner or later you should nail it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_Ewxr7qwqo

You'd think so, wouldn't you? I've watched the video a couple times and though I don't have a cricket, have done the alignment just so. Doesn't stick!

 

[Rednaxs60]

You'd think so, wouldn't you? I've watched the video a couple times and though I don't have a cricket, have done the alignment just so. Doesn't stick!

Replaced the rear tire on my 2014 Spyder RTL recently. Had an alignment issue, the belt would move on the rear drive 1 to 5mm, and not stop in the same place. When I initially installed the wheel, put everything back together including the belt tensioner. Used a cricket to set the belt tension and aligned/snugged everything up. After a few rides, thought to myself that the belt tension should be without the belt tensioner installed. Redid the belt tension with the belt tensioner off, set the belt alignment then installed the belt tensioner. Belt alignment has not changed since, it's 1 mm from the inside of the rear drive sprocket, same alignment as when I bought it.

 

[rjinaz86323]

Due to physical arthritis in both shoulders I opted to have the dealer change out my back tire ($110). I am sure he has done many, but start to finish was 1 hour and that included a wash job. I miss the days of being able to do everything myself, but at the same time I don't miss the aggravation that sometimes comes with it. :banghead:

Installed new tire today. This is my Ist rear tire removal, took approx. 4 hours, but was still an accomplishment. Definitely a learning experience of how the rear components are nested, and working together.

Rick

 

[bigbadbrucie]

Due to physical arthritis in both shoulders I opted to have the dealer change out my back tire ($110). I am sure he has done many, but start to finish was 1 hour and that included a wash job. I miss the days of being able to do everything myself, but at the same time I don't miss the aggravation that sometimes comes with it. :banghead:

I hear what you’re saying, but don’t necessarily agree. I’m just glad that I’m able to ride! Heck, I can find someone to do the wrenching, but having someone ride for me???? No, I’ll pass on doing that.

 

[Isopedella]

You'd think so, wouldn't you? I've watched the video a couple times and though I don't have a cricket, have done the alignment just so. Doesn't stick!

Well therein is the answer to all your ongoing troubles with the your belt I reckon. No belt tension gauge.

But at the end of the day if you dont wish to obtain one its your choice I guess.