SETUP
DRIVEBELTTENS
ION
(PARTS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND
REAR WHEEL LIFTED)
450N ± 150N
If the tension o f d rive belt is out of specification,
adjust drive belt as per
DRIVE BELT TENSION AD-
JUSTMENT
. Refer to
DRIVE SYSTEM
subsection
in the proper
CAN-AM ROADSTER SHOP MAN-
UAL
.
Clutch Lever
NOTE: The dis
tance between the clutch lever and
handgrip can
be adjusted from position 1 (greatest
distance) t
o position 4 (smallest distance).
1. Adjust the clutch lever as per the owner’s pref-
erence.
1.1 Push the clutch lever forward to release
the adjuster dial. Hold in position.
1.2 Turn the ad
juster dial to the desired posi-
tion align
ing the dial number with the dot
on the leve
r.
1.3 Release the clutch lever.
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CLUTCH LEVER ADJUSTMENT
1. Clutch lever
2. Ad juster dial
Suspension
WARNING
Left and right adjusting cams must always be
set at the same position. Never adjust one
adjusting cam only. Uneven adjustment cam
cause poor handling and loss of stability.
Front Suspension
Spyder RS
1. Adjust the s pring preload as per the owner’s
preference.
1.1 Placethevehicleonalevelsurface.
1.2 Engage the parking brake.
1.3 Adjust the spring preload by turning the
cam with the adjusting wrench (stored in
the tool kit).
2. Refer to the following table for proper adjust-
ment.
RECOMMENDED SPRING PRELOAD
LOAD CAM POSITION
68 kg (150 lb) rider 2
91 kg (200 lb) rider 3
68 kg (150 lb) r ider
with cargo
3
91 kg (200 lb) r ider
with cargo
4
Rider with passenger
and cargo
5
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FRONT S
USPENSION ADJUSTING WRENCH
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