[rrman01]

hey all another question does any one on here no if u can take the spyder to any bike shop to replace the rear and if there is any things like sensors or other computor related stuff that only a spyder dealer knows about so i can give a heads up to my local machanic cheers

[sinko]

rrman01, on 21 April 2010 - 05:28 AM, said:

hey all another question does any one on here no if u can take the spyder to any bike shop to replace the rear and if there is any things like sensors or other computor related stuff that only a spyder dealer knows about so i can give a heads up to my local machanic cheers

you are better off going to a tire dealer to have it fitted take it off yourself no big deal make sure you get your belt tension right it dosent have to be spot on also see that you line up back wheel so your belt runs away from the rear pulley on the inside about the size of a tooth pick or 1 mm easy to do have a go. sinko

[Freddy]

There are 2 sensors on the right side of the rear wheel. The owner's manual gives the air gap settings - but I think there is a gauge in the tool kit for them. The belt tension does need to be returned to exactly the same after fitting, in my opinion (assuming it was right to start with). Count exactly the number of turns the screws are backed out when loosening it and screw them back in exactly the same when refitting. You will have to check the belt for alignment by riding for a couple of hundred metres. If the alignment is out, adjust it using the right screw only (after you losen the axle nut, retighten and ride again (trial and error, can be a bit frustrating but important). 1 hex flat on that bolt can make quite a bit of difference when the alignment is close to correct. If in doubt about belt tension, get dealer to check it as BRP has recently reduced the tension (which alters the speed/driving condition at which the belt gets it's natural vibration). It can be quite a surprising feeling when you haven't experienced it at your usual speeds and engine load.

This post has been edited by Freddy: 17 August 2010 - 07:18 AM

[Freddy]

Don't do the above, it's the hard way. Having replaced the rear tyre myself recently, the easiest way is to remove the lower shocky bolt so that when the bike is jacked up the belt comes loose enough to remove. Just put it all back together as b4 - no need to worry about belt tension or alignment as no adjustment was changed.

This post has been edited by Freddy: 13 September 2010 - 08:10 PM