BRP Can-Am Spyder RS 2011 Series Predelivery Bulletin page 21

Front Suspension
NOTICE Before adjusting suspension, lift the
front of vehicle using a jack to extend the sus-
pension. This will ease turning the adjustment
cam and will prevent a potential breakage of
the adjustment plate.
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 FRONT SHOCK ADJUSTMENT
LOAD
68 kg (150 lb) rider
91 kg (200 lb) rider
68 kg (150 lb) rider
with cargo
91 kg (200 lb) rider
with cargo
Rider with passenger
and cargo
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FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTING WRENCH
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FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT LOCATION
PREDELIVERY
CAM POSITION
2
3
3
4
5
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ADJUSTMENT CAM
1. Softest adjustment (position 1)
2. Hardest adjustment (position 5)
Rear Suspension
1. Adjust the spring preload as per the owner's
preference.
2. Refer to the following table for proper adjust-
ment.
RECOMMENDED REAR SHOCK ADJUSTMENT
LOAD
68 kg (150 lb) rider
91 kg (200 lb) rider
With passenger rider
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REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT LOCATION
1. Cam adjuster
2. Ratchet with extension
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ADJUSTMENT CAM
1. Softest adjustment (position 1)
2. Hardest adjustment (position 7)
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ADJUSTMENTS
CAM POSITION
1
3
7
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