Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020, Original Instructions Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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When a drive belt is replaced, also
replace the sprockets to increase the
longevity of the new drive belt.
Drive Belt Tension
While riding, if you feel vibrations or
noise in the belt or if the belt is skipping
sprocket teeth, have the belt tension
adjusted as soon as possible by an
authorized Can-Am On-Road dealer.
Pay particular attention during break-in
period (first 1 000 km (600 mi)).
Wheels and Tires
WARNING
Tires that are not the recommended
type, damaged, worn down below
the minimum tread wear limit indi-
cator or not properly 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 this vehicle. Use only the
BRP recommended radial tires, which
can be ordered only from an authorized
Can-Am On-Road dealer.
When the rear tire is removed or re-
placed, perform the following:
- Check and clean the rear sprocket
bearing. Replace if damaged or
broken.
- Check and clean the rear axle bear-
ings. Replace if damaged or bro-
ken.
- Replace and lubricate the bearing
seal of the rear axle.
- Replace and lubricate rear axle O-
ring.
- Check and clean the rear axle wear
sleeves. Replace if damaged or
broken.
When the rear wheel is removed or
replaced, perform the following:
- Replace rear wheel nut.
- Replace and lubricate the bearing
seal of the rear axle.
- Replace and lubricate rear axle O-
ring.
- Check rubber damper condition.
Replace if damaged or broken.
Tire Pressure
Use the recommended cold inflation
pressure for optimum tire performance
and wear. Under-inflation or over-in-
flation may cause uneven tread wear
patterns.
Recommended tire inflation pressure is
found on the Tire Label located inside
the right side service cover.
When weather temperature changes
occur, tire inflation pressures also
change.
A drop of 6
°
C (10
°
F) can
cause a corresponding drop of 1 psi (7
kPa) in inflation pressure. Check your
tire pressures frequently and adjust
them to the proper pressure
Note: The pressure difference
between the left and right side tire
should not exceed 3.4 kPA (.5 PSI).