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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The tread-wear indicators will appear
across the treads that have been worn
down to the minimum tread depth.
When at least one tread-wear indicator
appears across the tread, have the tire
replaced as soon as possible by an au-
thorized Can-Am roadster dealer.
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TIRE TREAD WEAR
1. Tread-wear limit indicator
A. Appropriate tread depth
B. Minimum tread depth, replace tire
It is normal to see uneven wear on tires
depending on how the vehicle is driven
and road conditions. The front tires
external or internal edges and the rear
tire center tread will wear unevenly
depending on if the vehicle is driven
smoothly or aggressively.
WARNING
The tires are designed to rotate
only in one direction.
Do not
switch the left and right front
wheels. If a tire is mounted on the
incorrect side, you will have less
traction and could lose control.
WARNING
Do not hold the front wheel spoke
while attempting to spin the front
wheel as your fingers may be
caught between the wheel and the
brake caliper.
Tire Registration Form
In the event of a tire recall, we can only
contact you if we have your name and
address. As a vehicle manufacturer,
BRP keeps a record of the Tire Iden-
tification Number (T.I.N.) associated
with the Vehicle Identification Number
(V.I.N.) (see
VEHICLE IDENTIFICA-
TION
) and its current owner informa-
tion.
If you replace any tire on your vehi-
cle, a "Tire Registration Form" must be
completed and sent to the tire manu-
facturer consumer service group. The
“Tire Registration Form” is available at
an authorized Can-Am roadster dealer.
Drive Belt
Visually inspect belt alignment and
condition before each ride.
Belt alignment and deflection adjust-
ment should always be performed by
an authorized Can-Am roadster dealer
according
to the
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
.
Drive Belt Alignment
The gap between the belt (2) and the
sprocket internal flange (3) should
be a minimum of 1 mm (1/32 in). If
belt goes beyond the outside edge of
sprocket (5), have the belt properly
aligned by an authorized Can-Am road-
ster dealer as soon as possible.
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