SETUP
DRIVE BELT TENSION
(PARTS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND
REAR WHEEL LIFTED)
450N ± 150N
If the tension of drive 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 distance between the clutch lever and
handgrip can be adjusted from position 1 (greatest
distance) to 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 adjuster dial to the desired posi-
tion aligning the dial number with the dot
on the lever.
1.3 Release the clutch lever.
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CLUTCH LEVER ADJUSTMENT
1. Clutch lever
2. Adjuster 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 spring preload as per the owner’s
preference.
1.1 Place the vehicle on a level surface.
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) rider
with cargo
3
91 kg (200 lb) rider
with cargo
4
Rider with passenger
and cargo
5
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FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTING WRENCH
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FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT LOCATION
PREDELIVERY
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