“Missing Belt Guard” is this needed on the RTL 2017

[Joerolwing]

Missing Rock guard

I got lucky and no damage to my belt when I got forced onto a recently done chipseal road for a couple miles, just got my beltguard from Lamonster but having a hard time getting to the backside of the factory guard lock nuts to remove it so I can put the new guard on, then put the factory guard on, for those of you that have installed the missing belt guard are there suggestings, mine is a 2014 RTS.

I did mine when I changed the rear tire, it is simple enough job then.

 

[Copperman]

I just purchased a new RT Limited and I am not sure if the "Missing Belt Guard" is needed.

I rarely, if ever, ride on unpaved roads so I thought I didn't need one. Well, recently I rode on a road that was being paved with asphalt and I ruined my drive belt and had to replace it. Lesson learned.

 

[UtahPete]

For those who have experienced a rock-damaged drive belt; how did you know? Are there tell-tale symptoms?

 

[canamjhb]

When THAT rock entered my rear sprocket, it felt like I ran over something. There was a definite bump. My wife was following me and I asked her if she saw anything in the road. Nothing but rocks. We were going maybe 15-20 MPH.

 

[Spiceman64]

Yikes!

Ok, you all just totally freaked me out. I just ordered one from Lamonster. Cheap insurance for sure! It’s now the next item to be installed, cutting in front of a few other farkles I have lined up.

 

[Copperman]

When THAT rock entered my rear sprocket, it felt like I ran over something. There was a definite bump.

I was traveling very slow, maybe 3 - 4 mph. I heard a few loud pops and it felt like something large hit the underside of my Spyder.

 

[BRPcare]

I just purchased a new RT Limited and I am not sure if the "Missing Belt Guard" is needed. The sites I checked only list 2014-2016 nothing for the 2017. I added it to my 2013 and if needed want it on my 2017 if needed.

Hi there!

If you need help, you can always reach out to our certified dealer for technical support. You may locate a dealer near you at the following link:

https://can-am.brp.com/spyder/dealer-locator.html

Best,

Karine
BRP-Care

 

[UtahPete]

Hi there! If you need help, you can always reach out to our certified dealer for technical support. You may locate a dealer near you at the following link:

https://can-am.brp.com/spyder/dealer-locator.html

Best,

Karine
BRP-Care

This is not helpful feedback. :shocked:

 

[DGoebel]

I got lucky and no damage to my belt when I got forced onto a recently done chipseal road for a couple miles, just got my beltguard from Lamonster but having a hard time getting to the backside of the factory guard lock nuts to remove it so I can put the new guard on, then put the factory guard on, for those of you that have installed the missing belt guard are there suggestings, mine is a 2014 RTS.

My wife found the easy fix for this, she went to the brake, muffler side (Right) and reached under the bike with an extension on the socket. The Missing Belt guard I bought had nut clips to replace those factory nuts.