2013 RS Vector Track Noise

[Yam1100RS]

I bought a new 13 vector last year and I notice a lot of track noice between 30-40 mph. I had it to two dealers and they claim there is nothing wrong. Is this a normal condition with these sleds? How many studs would you recommend, I just trail ride it only. Would the new Damper kit help, it also has a slight vibration at times in the handle bars.

 

[MrSled]

I bought a new 13 vector last year and I notice a lot of track noice between 30-40 mph. I had it to two dealers and they claim there is nothing wrong. Is this a normal condition with these sleds? How many studs would you recommend, I just trail ride it only. Would the new Damper kit help, it also has a slight vibration at times in the handle bars.

Yes normal... and I dont think the Damper is going to help the track drone...

 

[MrSled]

Yes normal... and I dont think the Damper is going to help the track drone...

Can you please add your Country or Location?

 

[Vectornut]

I firmly believe the track noise is from the suspension wheels running over the fiberglass rods molded into the track. My buddies 1200 Ski-Doo has the same noise on his sled at certain speeds. Also has that three cylinder cadence clutch noise at idle.

 

[Irv]

Is it the LTX or standard skid?
Can't say I have ever noticed any excessive noise, and I do run my track on the loose side compared to others or what the manual recommends. Maybe your's is too tight??

 

[Vectornut]

I agree with you Irv . I run my track at almost 2" natural sag and with a forth wheel kit. Yamaha recommends too tight a track at 22 pounds. My track is a 121". I also use ear plugs so all I hear is that beautiful 3 cyl. motor as faint as it is.

 

[hibshman25]

I had a similar experience one weekend on my 13 vector. Had vibration in bars and footwell. Turned out I had a bad belt. Try a brand new belt and see if it makes any difference.

 

[thrasher]

These sleds are so quiet with the four strokes and the rear exiting exhaust, that you hear other noises that you wouldn't normally hear if you were riding a 2 stroke. Then, your brain starts diagnostic mode trying to figure out if something is wrong or was it like that before or not. So now, I just go out and enjoy the ride as these sleds are mostly bullet proof. Of course, you still need to do your comprehensive maintenance yearly.

 

[theCATman]

Again, yes, totally normal. It's noticeable on 4-strokes because the exhaust makes a totally difference note (obviously)

ALL sleds have "track noise", it's just a 2-smoke's exhaust resonance/sounds is right about the same frequency as track noise/howl. Therefore, you don't hear the track, you hear the exhaust note.