here is where I see a problem -- it is recommended you get a lazer alignment -- however when changing the rear tire -- that can be thrown off -- and it needs to be redone
I haven't had to change the tires yet but I have read this and it seems that some good ideas are flowing around regardinggetting the rear to track straight according to the belt.
when doing the alignment -- is the belt checked for tracking?
Good point of discussion.
You should be looking at your belt tracking as a point of a pre-ride and during ride inspections.
If you stop for a gas fill or a water break on a ride glance at the belt tracking.
If you go to a dealer and demo ride a spyder and notice the belt is not tracking correctly and the dealer says they all do this... Consider finding another dealer to buy from... UNLESS you are going to be doing your own maintenance.
If you are going to be pulling your own rear wheel for a tire change you should be capable of getting the belt alignment back in check by one means or another. I cant speak for a 2014 but on both our 2010 RT and our 2013 ST the only way I can get the belt to track
exactly where I want it to track, is by adjusting then riding and checking. I tried on both of these spyders, repeatedly, to set belt alignment with it jacked up and found that to not be what I needed on these two spyders.
Also important to note, if you constantly monitor your belt tracking you may be alerted to changes in your spyder that need attention.
After many thousands of miles our RT belt tracking changed on its own independent of any work on the rear wheel.
Shortly thereafter I found the bearing had spun in the rear hub and I needed to do some major maintenance.
You should also be checking your tire pressure on a regular basis. Don't rely on someone else to do this for you.
Get yourself a good digital pressure gauge and use it...regularly... One came with the spyders through 2013 in the tool kit. Have seen some 2014 tool kits without one. (did BRP stop including?)
When coming to an event and visiting Precisyon Trac to get a laser alignment you should have your belt tracking true and also have the proper tire pressures,
We aren't your momma!!
If you want us to do these items outside of an event that can be arranged. However, at the events we like to concentrate on alignments and get everyone done.
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