Can-Am Spyder RS Series Predelivery Bulletin
Can-Am Spyder RS Series Predelivery Bulletin

Can-Am Spyder RS Series Predelivery Bulletin

Predelivery inspection

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October 5, 2011
YEAR
2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT NOTICE .......................
UPDATE SUMMARY ........................
MODEL LISTING.............................
UNCRATING ..................................
Crate Cover Removal ..........................
Sub-crates Removal ............................
Parts Check......................................
Vehicle Removal ................................
PARTS TO BE INSTALLED.................
Battery ...........................................
Front Storage Compartment ..................
Sensor) Installation .............................
Horn Connection................................
Hood Latch Release Cable .................... 10
Diagnostic Link Cable (DLC) .................. 10
Front Fenders ................................... 10
Rear Fender ..................................... 11
Low Beam Light (CE Models) ................ 12
Hang Tag and Safety Labels .................. 13
Licence Plate Installation ...................... 13
Accessories Installation........................ 14
Vehicle Decals................................... 14
FLUIDS......................................... 14
General Guidelines ............................. 14
Fuel ............................................... 14
Clutch Fluid (SM5 Model) ..................... 15
Engine Coolant.................................. 15
Printed in Canada. (rbl2012-003 en DM)
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Subject: Can-Am™ Spyder™ RS Predelivery
Inspection
MODEL
Spyder RS Series
Page
ROADSTER
PREDELIVERY
Bulletin
MODEL NUMBER
Refer to table on next
pages for complete listing
2
Brake Fluid....................................... 15
Engine Oil........................................ 16
3
BODY PARTS INSTALLATION ............ 18
3
Front Panels ..................................... 18
4
Upper Side Panels .............................. 19
4
LH Rear Panel................................... 19
4
Service Cover ................................... 19
5
SETUP ......................................... 19
5
Guidelines ....................................... 19
6
Brake Discs Cleaning .......................... 19
6
Tires Pressure ................................... 19
8
Drive Belt ........................................ 19
Clutch Lever..................................... 21
9
Suspension ...................................... 21
9
Lights............................................. 22
B.U.D.S. Programming......................... 24
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION .................. 27
FINAL INSPECTION ......................... 27
Vehicle Test Run ................................ 27
Vehicle Cleaning ................................ 28
Delivery to Customer .......................... 29
SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 30
Canada and USA................................ 30
Europe ........................................... 34
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ROADSTER PREDELIVERY Bulletin 2012-1 October 5, 2011 Subject: Can-Am™ Spyder™ RS Predelivery Inspection YEAR MODEL MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER Refer to table on next 2012 Spyder RS Series pages for complete listing TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page IMPORTANT NOTICE .......
  • Page 2: Important Notice

    WARNING To obtain warranty coverage, predelivery procedures must be performed by an authorized BRP Can-Am roadster dealer/distributor. Apply all necessary torques as indicated. The information and components/system descriptions contained in this document are correct at NOTE: the time of publication.
  • Page 3: Update Summary

    MODEL LISTING UPDATE SUMMARY This summary highlights updates to the Predelivery Inspection for MY2012. It does not supersede pro- cedures detailed further in this publication. IMPORTANT: Technicians should read and apply all procedures in this PDI bulletin as applicable to model. APPLICABLE TO UPDATE DESCRIPTION REFERENCE...
  • Page 4: Uncrating

    UNCRATING Sub-crates Removal UNCRATING Crate Cover Removal NOTICE Be careful not to scratch the cover bumper and the front fascia. NOTICE Allowing the crate to drop may cause The sub-crates are located on each side of NOTE: serious damage to vehicle. the vehicle.
  • Page 5: Parts Check

    UNCRATING DESCRIPTION (LOCATION) Plastic washer (rear fender) M6 elastic flange nut (rear fender) Battery installation kit (2 bolts and 2 nuts) Vehicle Removal WARNING SE5 models are automatically set in neutral position when engine is stopped. Always ap- ply parking brake before working on vehicle. rbs2011-014-002 TYPICAL - RH SIDE Sub-crate that contains front fender...
  • Page 6: Parts To Be Installed

    1. Rear panel screws 2.3 Install the previously removed panel nut on lateral bracket. rmo2008-001-029_d 1. Battery location CAN-AM Refer to the latest edition of NOTE: ROADSTER BATTERIES SERVICE BULLETIN proper activating, charging and maintenance pro- cedures. 1. Open seat.
  • Page 7 14. Close RED rubber boot cover. 1. Turn signal connectors 4. Remove battery rubber strap. 5. Remove battery from vehicle. CAN-AM ROADSTER 6. Charge battery. Refer to BATTERIES SERVICE BULLETIN Never charge or boost battery CAUTION while installed on vehicle.
  • Page 8: Front Storage Compartment

    PARTS TO BE INSTALLED rbl2008-003-204_a 1. Lower retaining bolt 2. Upper retaining bolts 4. Cut locking ties securing horn and AAPTS har- ness to frame. rbl2010-002-032 TYPICAL 5. Free the front storage compartment cover ca- ble. 15. Reinstall the LH rear panel. 15.1 Plug turn signal connectors.
  • Page 9: Aapts (Ambient Air Pressure And Temperature Sensor) Installation

    PARTS TO BE INSTALLED rbl2008-003-212_a rbl2008-003-211_a TOP SCREWS AAPTS SENSOR INSTALLATION 1. M6 X 20 hexagonal flange screws 1. M6 X 20 hexagonal flange screw 2. M6 caged nut 3. Foam 3. Route cable through retaining guide clips. rbl2008-003-213_b BOTTOM SCREWS 1.
  • Page 10: Hood Latch Release Cable

    PARTS TO BE INSTALLED rbl2008-003-209 rbl2009-001-003_a DLC CABLE INSERTION HORN RETAINING BOLT LOCATION Front Fenders Hood Latch Release Cable 1. Remove front fenders from sub-crate. 1. Attach hood latch release cable into bracket. 2. Cut locking tie that hold harness bracket on 2.
  • Page 11: Rear Fender

    PARTS TO BE INSTALLED rbl2011-002-012_a rbl2011-002-015_a 1. Brake hose 2. Fender hook 1. M8 x 35 hexagonal flange screws 2. Sleeves (one hidden) 3. Harness bracket 5. Properly insert cable grommet on harness bracket. 7.2 Install 3 other M8x 35 hexagonal flange screws and sleeves to complete the fender support installation.
  • Page 12: Low Beam Light (Ce Models)

    PARTS TO BE INSTALLED 6. Tighten screws to specification as per the fol- lowing sequence. TIGHTENING TORQUE 7.5 N•m ± 0.5 N•m Rear fender screws (66 lbf•in ± 4 lbf•in) rbl2009-001-006_a 1. Adjustment screws 2. Remove retaining screws from headlight. rbs2011-008-003_a TIGHTENING SEQUENCE 7.
  • Page 13: Hang Tag And Safety Labels

    PARTS TO BE INSTALLED rbl2008-003-215_b 1. Low beam headlight connector 2. Verify low beam headlights aiming. Refer to LIGHTS SETUP rbl2009-001-009_a Hang Tag and Safety Labels 1. Number 10895 for left-hand traffic headlights This vehicle comes with a hang tag and labels 7.
  • Page 14: Accessories Installation

    FLUIDS FLUIDS General Guidelines All fluids (except fuel) have already been filled at factory, it is only necessary to validate them. However, if refill is needed, refer to the appropri- ROADSTER SHOP MANUAL for the proper procedure. rmo2008-002-509_a 1. Damping pad backing Fuel 3.
  • Page 15: Clutch Fluid (Sm5 Model)

    FLUIDS Clutch Fluid (SM5 Model) Recommended Clutch Fluid Use DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container. An opened container may be contaminated or may have absorbed moisture from the air. Clutch Fluid Level Verification The clutch fluid reservoir is located on the NOTE: left side of handlebar.
  • Page 16: Engine Oil

    FLUIDS vmr2008-033-062_a TYPICAL 1. Correct position 2. Wrong position 8. Reinstall both reservoir caps. rmo2008-001-040_b 9. Close seat and ensure it is fully latched. 1. Brake fluid reservoir caps Engine Oil 3. Check brake fluid level in both reservoirs. 4. Ensure that fluid is above the MIN. mark. Recommended Engine Oil For SM5 models, the same oil lubricates NOTE:...
  • Page 17 FLUIDS Running engine for at least 30 seconds al- NOTE: lows the suction oil pump to drain the oil from the engine crankcase back into the oil tank. Not carry- ing out this step could result in overfilling the en- gine oil.
  • Page 18: Body Parts Installation

    BODY PARTS INSTALLATION Vehicle Parts Reinstallation Clip is properly fixed when a small amount NOTE: of force is required while turning clip to its maxi- 1. Install LH middle panel. mum rotation. Clip is not properly fixed when it is 2.
  • Page 19: Upper Side Panels

    SETUP 4. Remove front wheels and clean brake discs us- XPS BRAKES AND PARTS CLEANER (P/N 219 and a clean rag. 701 705) 5. Reinstall front wheels on vehicle. 6. Ensure that the rotation direction shown by the arrow is respected. WARNING The tires are only designed to rotate in one di- rection.
  • Page 20 SETUP 2. Set transmission to NEUTRAL. 3. Lift rear of vehicle by the frame until rear wheel is off the ground. NOTICE Do not lift under rear shock absorber. Always lift by the frame. Refer to illustration. rmr2008-031-003 TYPICAL - SWING ARM ALIGNS WITH A SPOKE 7.
  • Page 21: Clutch Lever

    . Refer to DRIVE SYSTEM subsection 1.3 Adjust the spring preload by turning the in the proper CAN-AM ROADSTER SHOP MAN- cam with the adjusting wrench (stored in the tool kit). Clutch Lever 2. Refer to the following table for proper adjust- ment.
  • Page 22: Lights

    SETUP TIGHTENING TORQUE Lock ring 10 N•m (89 lbf•in) Rear Suspension 1. Adjust the spring preload as per the owner’s preference. 2. Refer to the following table for proper adjust- ment. RECOMMENDED SPRING PRELOAD rbl2011-001-002_a ADJUSTMENT CAM LOAD CAM POSITION 1.
  • Page 23 SETUP rmr2011-030-002_a rmr2008-027-102_a A. 91 kg (200 lb) ADJUSTMENT SCREWS European Models Position the vehicle in front of a test surface as 90° shown. Have a person of at least 91 kg (200 lb) taking place on the driver's seat. rmo2008-027-103_a Trace 2 lines parallel to the ground on the test sur- face as follows:...
  • Page 24: B.u.d.s. Programming

    SETUP rmr2008-027-102_a rmo2008-027-105_b ADJUSTMENT SCREWS HEADLIGHT REFLECTION ON TEST SURFACE — HIGH BEAM 1. Focus point Low Beam A. 828 mm (32-19/32 in) above ground B. 738 mm (29-1/16 in) above ground Insert a long Phillips screwdriver into air duct to C.
  • Page 25 1. Remove service cover from vehicle. 2. Type the name of the customer. 2. Connect the PC to vehicle. Refer to the latest edition of CAN-AM ROADSTER B.U.D.S. SOFT- WARE AND COMMUNICATION TOOLS for the proper connecting procedure. 3. Ensure that the status bar shows the proper protocol and proper ECU number.
  • Page 26 SETUP Cluster Language (chosen by customer according to availability) The default language displayed in the multi- NOTE: function gauge is English. To change the language displayed in the multifunction gauge proceed as follows. 1. Select SETTING tab at the top of the page. 2.
  • Page 27: Cluster Units And Clock Units Setting

    FINAL INSPECTION ASSEMBLY INSPECTION Inspect the following parts to make sure that the vehicle is properly assembled. Ensure that all protective materials are re- NOTE: moved from vehicle. 1. Front compartment cover and seat locks 2. Passenger grab handles 3. Front wheel lug nut torque (must be 105 N•m (77 lbf•ft)) vmr2006-012-100_ben WRITE DATA BUTTON...
  • Page 28: Vehicle Cleaning

    FINAL INSPECTION – Press it down to operate. 13. Engine stop switch operation. – This pedal brakes all three wheels. – The engine stop switch is near the right handgrip. It has two positions and must be 7.1 Ensure brake pedal is firm when pressure set to the run position before you can start is applied and that it returns freely.
  • Page 29: Delivery To Customer

    FINAL INSPECTION 2. Wash the vehicle with water mixed with a mild detergent, such as soap specially formulated for motorcycles or automobiles. 3. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or a soft towel. While washing the vehicle, check for NOTE: grease or oil.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Canada and USA MODEL SPYDER RS ENGINE ROTAX 991 60° V-Twin Engine type 4-stroke, Dual Over Head Camshaft (DOHC), liquid cooled Number of cylinders Number of valves 8 valves 97 mm (3.82 in) Bore Stroke 67.5 mm (2.6575 in) Displacement 998 cm³...
  • Page 31 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SPYDER RS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Magneto generator output 500 W Ignition system type Electronic ignition with dual output coil Ignition timing Not adjustable Quantity NGK DCPR9E (apply heat-sink paste P12 Make and type Spark plug (P/N 420 897 186) on spark plug thread) 0.7 mm - 0.8 mm (.028 in - .031 in) Engine RPM limiter setting Forward...
  • Page 32 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SPYDER RS REAR SUSPENSION Suspension type Swing arm with monoshock 145 mm (5.7 in) Suspension travel Shock absorber Type Oil damper Spring preload adjustment 7 position cam adjustment BRAKES Foot-actuated, fully integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking Type system with ABS and EBD Dual 250 mm (9.8 in) x 6 mm (.24 in) discs Front brake with 4 piston calipers...
  • Page 33 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SPYDER RS DIMENSIONS 2 667 mm (105 in) Overall length 1 506 mm (59.3 in) Overall width Overall height 1 145 mm (45.1 in) 737 mm (29 in) Seat (top) height 1 727 mm (68 in) Wheel base Front wheel track 1 308 mm (51.5 in) Ground clearance, front and under engine...
  • Page 34: Europe

    SPECIFICATIONS Europe MODEL SPYDER RS (CE) ENGINE ROTAX 991 60° V-Twin 4-stroke, Engine type Dual Over Head Camshaft (DOHC), liquid cooled Number of cylinders Number of valves 8 valves Bore 97 mm (3.82 in) Stroke 68 mm (2.68 in) Displacement 998 cm³...
  • Page 35 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SPYDER RS (CE) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Magneto generator output 500 W Ignition system type Electronic ignition with dual output coil Ignition timing Not adjustable Quantity NGK DCPR9E (apply heat-sink paste P12 (P/N 420 897 Spark plug Make and type 186) on spark plug threads) 0.7 mm - 0.8 mm (.028 in - .031 in) Engine RPM limiter setting...
  • Page 36 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SPYDER RS (CE) REAR SUSPENSION Suspension type Swing arm with monoshock Suspension travel 145 mm (5.7 in) Shock absorber Type Oil damper Rear preload adjustment 7 position cam adjustment BRAKES Foot-actuated, fully integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking Type system with ABS and EBD Dual 250 mm (9.8 in) X 6 mm (.24 in) discs Front brake with 4 piston calipers...
  • Page 37 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SPYDER RS (CE) DIMENSION 2 667 mm (105 in) Overall length Overall width 1 506 mm (59.3 in) Overall height 1 145 mm (45.1 in) Seat (top) height 737 mm (29 in) Wheel base 1 727 mm (68 in) Front wheel track 1 308 mm (51.5 in) 115 mm (4.5 in)

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