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Front Sprocket BRP Bulletin

I just check mine, set torque wrench to 85 lbs. and the bolt didn't move..so it was OK...2008 SM5 6092 miles..:2thumbs:
 
I need guidance...

I have checked the 08 and the 08/09 manuals on this front sprocket issue. I'm referring to the use of thread locker or anti-seize. The 08 pg 166 and pg 330 make no mention of using either. The 08/09 pg 227 is the same. However, they do state if you remove the front sprocket bolt "replace it".

Has anyone seen a service bulletin recommending the use of one or the other of these items? /Ken
 
boborgera said:
If you don't have a torque wrench here's an old mechanics trick.
Tighten till it strips, then come back a 1/4 turn.:roflblack:
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I have already broken enough bolts, and was lucky enough to get them out. Those allen head screws holding in the oil filter are a pain. I do know where to get some more in case I ever need them again though. :opps:
 
At about 3000km now on my 2010 SM5 - I checked my front sprocket bolt (16mm bolt) and I'm in spec at 85lbf/ft :2thumbs:. I've also added this item to my 6,000km and 10,000km maintenance check list as per the service bulletin.


Thanks Doc, again for posting this information. I am happy to see it reach the boards like this, as I understand this information usually only goes to the dealers. Thus, for us who do own our maintenance, it is key information to have.

thanks again!
Cheers from Newfoundland!
 
Re-torquing the front Sprocket ?

I just checked 2 08 SM5s and 1 09 SE5. I checked the torque at 60, 75, 80 and 89 and they were all tight... not one of them moved. However, I did not loosen them before re-torquing. Should you loosen them a bit and then torque or just torque them from their current torque. They all clicked the wrench at 89 and I did not go any higher./Ken
 
krb1945 said:
I just checked 2 08 SM5s and 1 09 SE5. I checked the torque at 60, 75, 80 and 89 and they were all tight... not one of them moved. However, I did not loosen them before re-torquing. Should you loosen them a bit and then torque or just torque them from their current torque. They all clicked the wrench at 89 and I did not go any higher./Ken
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Hi there Ken. This is exactly what I did... ramped up the torque wrench from 50, 60, 70, 80 and 89. All clicked, so I did not make an adjustment.

I have added this item to my 6,000km and 10,000km checks when they come.
 
Does anyone have a copy (scanned) of this service bulletin as a picture or jpeg?

If so, are you able to post it here, or please PM me.
thanks
 
front sprocket bolt

the new bolt comes with locktite on the threads. if you loosen the existing bolt, recommend you take it off and use blue locktite on threads then retorque.
 
If you missed the bulletin and went on a trip

After a fantastic long weekend at 70 mph in moderate traffic, you will lose power to your bike. Your belt falls off and hopefully you are going downhill and able to coast into a Chevron 6.5 miles south of a dealership.

You will get off of your bike and wonder what the heck happened. But of course you think it is somehow related to the fact that you just changed out your rear wheel prior to this excursion. When you go to put the belt back on, you notice there is no sprocket in the front.

Hmmmm, I've gone exactly 12,004. You talk your buddy into riding back to the dealer for a truck and trailer. Your trip ends with you riding two up on the way home and poor Spyder left at the dealership. The head of the bolt sheared off, and the sprocket was flung up under the bike somehow.

BRP and the dealer come thru with free tow, free fix, and a topped off fuel tank. Service doesn't get any better than that! :2thumbs:
 
vlvtelvs said:
After a fantastic long weekend at 70 mph in moderate traffic, you will lose power to your bike. Your belt falls off and hopefully you are going downhill and able to coast into a Chevron 6.5 miles south of a dealership.

You will get off of your bike and wonder what the heck happened. But of course you think it is somehow related to the fact that you just changed out your rear wheel prior to this excursion. When you go to put the belt back on, you notice there is no sprocket in the front.

Hmmmm, I've gone exactly 12,004. You talk your buddy into riding back to the dealer for a truck and trailer. Your trip ends with you riding two up on the way home and poor Spyder left at the dealership. The head of the bolt sheared off, and the sprocket was flung up under the bike somehow.

BRP and the dealer come thru with free tow, free fix, and a topped off fuel tank. Service doesn't get any better than that! :2thumbs:
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Sorry you had the Exact your situation I had and BRP has to address this, it costing them money and happy owners going to unhappy owners. Mine should be done tomorrow, its been in since the day after spyderfest.
 
Are you guys serious? The belt came off? Come on!

The tech lowered mine from 1300/1400 to about 900...said would be safer than dropping to 400-600...

This made sense to me so I left the issue alone...
 
bone crusher said:
Are you guys serious? The belt came off? Come on!

The tech lowered mine from 1300/1400 to about 900...said would be safer than dropping to 400-600...

This made sense to me so I left the issue alone...
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His belt came off because his front sprocket came off, not because the belt was loose. Don't let your tech second guess BRP's new spec. The old spec was 1500 + or -, but it was deemed OK if it was 1100 upon inspection. The RT spec came out at just half the original spec...750 + or -, just a few months ago. Now BRP has seen the need to cut that even further, to 450 + or -. There has to be a sound reason and some engineering knowhow behind this. I would not take your tech's word for his idea of safe. No disrespect, but he has not studied this the way BRP has.
 
Good to know... I'm almost at 24K miles... not sure if mine has ever been checked. I don't have a good torque wrench though.
 
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