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  1. 03-14-2012, 06:01 PM #1
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    Question Clutch filter??????

    I have a 2010 Rt and the dealer said when changing the oil, I should replace the clutch filter every other oil change and sold me one. I find nothing in the owners book saying the clutch filter should be changed. I don't even know where it would be located. Has anyone ever heard of this?
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  2. 03-14-2012, 06:04 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by JerryKaren View Post
    I have a 2010 Rt and the dealer said when changing the oil, I should replace the clutch filter every other oil change and sold me one. I find nothing in the owners book saying the clutch filter should be changed. I don't even know where it would be located. Has anyone ever heard of this?
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    The proper nomenclature is "transmission filter"
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  3. 03-14-2012, 06:52 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by NorthStar View Post
    The proper nomenclature is "transmission filter
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    Yep, Sounds right, Especially if he has an Auto trans.
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    Yes, the proper nomenclature is transmission filter, but BRP has changed the spec, and they now are to be changed at every oil change. A dealer should have been well aware of that!
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    Quote Originally Posted by boborgera View Post
    Yep, Sounds right, Especially if he has an Auto trans.
    this would be obvious, as the SM5 (Manual) doesn't have a Trans Filter....
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    Quote Originally Posted by joet82 View Post
    this would be obvious, as the SM5 (Manual) doesn't have a Trans Filter....
    Went over your head,
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    Default Clutch filter

    They sold me the bike and it is a manual shift. That is why I was confused. Thanks everyone for your replies.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JerryKaren View Post
    They sold me the bike and it is a manual shift. That is why I was confused. Thanks everyone for your replies.
    Sounds like a typically uninformed parts counter guy. He sells lots of them to other folks, so figures you need one, too. You only have one filter on the SM. Maybe you should get your filters and gaskets from BajaRon?
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  9. 03-15-2012, 08:59 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by JerryKaren View Post
    They sold me the bike and it is a manual shift. That is why I was confused. Thanks everyone for your replies.
    WOW!

    A parts guy that doesn't know the correct name for the part he is selling, doesn't check with the customer to find out if he even needs the part, and may not even know that SM's don't have a 'Clutch Filter'. And if the Spyder DID have a clutch filter, it would the first motorcycle I've ever heard of that had one.

    Amazing!

    I think it just goes to show that it's a good idea to know more about your ride than that dealership does. This goes for every brand, not just Can-Am.

    And right here at Spyderlovers is the place to get it. Let the training begin!
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