Vibration -- Motor Mount Clearance

[Farmboy]

FYI

last week end I had my 2010 rt apart and noticed that the front cyl. pipe where the cat attaches, is touching the motor block, about an inch above the clamp. Wouldent think that would be normal. Would it?

 

[bluestratos]

We have spoken with BRP a lot about this vibration issue. It is important to understand this can easily be fixed if your dealer is willing to take the time and check. A good time to do it is during a service that way no extra time is required if its not touching. However, if your machine is vibrating have it done now as it makes a major difference and you will be glad you did. We have seen units just out of the crate that are touching and have vibration at pdi (just early 2011 models). By the way, late production 2011 and all 2012 Spyders are shimed from the factory. It may be that no campaign ever gets issued and that makes it even more important you have this inspected before your warranty runs out. Due to the fact you really have to get in there to see where it rubs (use a feeler thick type ruller) and that most customers with the vibration aren't aware of it many dealers have never fixed one. We have had more than one customer come in and during our test ride thier unit vibrated. We called them and asked if they noticed any abnormal vibration from when it was new, they stated no. We shimed it and they were blown away at how much smoother thier Spyder was. Saying it had never been that smooth!

I do my own service until a major comes up and since I put very few miles on each year I may be out of warranty if it does arise. If I have to bring it back in for some other issues I will ask them to look at then but other wise it will be at my own cost. I bought my in June so I believe it would be an early production model and likely to vibrate if not already.

Regards,

Randy