Can-Am SPYDER RS, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
NOTICE
Do not overtorque. Any
deformation on the panel around
the screw is an indication that it
is too tight. You may damage the
panel.
Tires
WARNING
Tires that are not the recom-
mended type,
damaged, worn
down below the minimum tread
wear limit indicator or improperly
inflated can cause loss of control.
New tires will not operate at their
maximum efficiency until their
break-in is completed. Braking,
steering and VSS performance
may be reduced, so use extra
caution. Tires take about 300 km
(200 mi) of riding with frequent
braking to break-in. For riding with
infrequent braking, allow extra
time to break-in the tires.
The tires have been specifically de-
signed for the Spyder roadster. Use
only the BRP recommended tires,
which can be ordered only from an
authorized Can-Am roadster dealer.
Tire Pressure
Check pressure when tires are cold
before using the vehicle. Tire pres-
sure changes with the air tempera-
ture. Recheck pressure if temperature
has changed (e.g., significant weather
change, driving in the mountains).
COLD TIRE PRESSURE
RECOMMENDATION
FRONT
Nominal 103 kPa (15 PSI)
Minimum
89 kPa (13 PSI)
Maximum
117 kPa (17 PSI)
REAR
Nominal
193 kPa (28 PSI)
Minimum 179 kPa (26 PSI)
Maximum 207 kPa (30 PSI)
NOTE: The pressure difference be-
tween the left and right side tire should
not exceed 3.4 kPa (.5 PSI).
For your convenience, an electronic
pressure gauge is supplied in the tool
kit.
Tire Damage
Check all tires for:
– Cuts, slits and cracks in the tires.
– Bumps or bulges in the side of the
tire or the tread.
– Nails or other foreign objects in the
side of the tire or tread.
– Air leaks (hissing sound) caused by
an ill-fitting rim or a faulty tire valve.
If any of the above occurs, have the tire
repaired or replaced as soon as possi-
ble by an authorized Can-Am roadster
dealer.
Tire Tread Wear
Check minimum tread depth by using
the tread-wear indicators (hard rubber
bars molded at the base of the tread;
1 in figure below). Check in three loca-
tions across the tire tread:
– Outer edge
– Center
– Inside edge.
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