Missing Belt Guard
Looks like it ought to do a good job of keeping debris out of the belt and sprocket. Make sure you get it centered between the belt and tire.
The “Missing Belt Guard” is the one part that could save you hundreds of dollars in repairs that a warranty won’t cover. Now you can have complete peace of mind that your belt is protected.
This special “Missing Belt Guard” attaches onto the left swing arm and prevents stones or other debris from getting onto the drive belt and then lodging in the rear sprocket. Made of black Polycarbonate to be light, strong and durable.
Why did we not use aluminum or steel? Probably the same reason the factory didn't attach a belt guard on the inside. The tire is so close to the belt that it requires a very thin material and using metal would most likely damage the tire or belt if anything were to get lodged. The "Missing Belt Guard" will not blow out your tire or damage the belt and in fact if something does get lodged, it will tear off by design. Also, can you just imagine the pinging sound it would make every time a little stone hits metal? The tire and belt will always win the battle.
This is an easy install with complete instructions and additional hardware.
Posted by Keith Hastings on Nov 3rd 2022
Looks like it ought to do a good job of keeping debris out of the belt and sprocket. Make sure you get it centered between the belt and tire.
Posted by Brian Burgess on Sep 12th 2022
This is a must for anyone who travels on gravel. Fit my 2012 rt perfectly. Just make sure you have it placed exactly where you want it. Even with the guide on it, I got it a little too close to my tire. And had to bend it. Use the cardboard guide that comes with it, and make sure the cardboard is just barely touching your tire as you stick it on.
Posted by Gerald Kaiser on Aug 7th 2022
Easy to install and it should protect my belt
Posted by Barry on Jul 26th 2022
Would be nice if the product were metal for the $45 cost. Not sure how well this plastic material will hold up against a constant barrage of road rock. Easy to install and well designed, fits fine.
Posted by Mark samaan on Jan 20th 2022
Cheap product that will save you from replacing the belt ($500+)
Anything pops approved buy with confidence:)
Posted by Ron on Jan 7th 2022
Easy to install, fits great, fast shipping
Posted by UtahPete on May 20th 2021
It's not uncommon for the rear to kick up small stones from the roadway, damaging the expensive belt and possibly the sprocket. Can-Am provided an outside belt guard, but not an inside one, where it seems to me the belt is most vulnerable. This ingenious lightweight device is nicely designed to fit between belt and rear tire to greatly reduce the potential for stones to become lodged in the belt. Easy to install and light weight. Great instructions. Highly recommend.
Posted by Brian Martin on Jul 18th 2020
Just installed on my 2020 RTL, looks like it will help a lot, easy to install. I only have 2000 km on it and no gravel and got a rock in the belt so thanks Spyderpops for a product that BRP should have standard on there bikes.
Posted by Donald R. Cade on Jan 18th 2020
Installed without any major difficulty. Would seem to be a wise precaution given the expense of a damaged belt. Some might say this is a lot to pay for a flimsy piece of plastic, but from an engineering perspective, I think it is well suited to the task!
To install, it is best to get the Spyder up on a lift, makes the job go easier. I also recommend peeling back a starter section of liner and taping in place. I did this in two opposing directions, each starting in the middle, and then peeled back each half once the guard was aligned. This 3M double-sided tape is what is used on auto body molding and it really sticks, so you want to be sure the alignment is absolutely correct before adhering; once it is stuck it is there to stay! Based on 3Ms installation procedures, they also advise applying a full 10 seconds of pressure across the taped area for complete adhesion. And definately use the adhesion promoter! One more install tip. The outer belt guard is held on by two (T-30) screws with self-locking 10mm nuts. These two nuts "float" and must be held in place to loosen the screws; the nuts are hard to get to. The two J-nuts provided with the SPY149 are meant to replace these two nuts, making reassembly much easier.
I do think the install instuctions could be improved, but I am a technical writer and even say that about my own documents!