BRP 2013 Spyder RT, Operator'S Manual

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REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES
– Hold the throttle to maintain your
low speed.
– Look in the direction of the curve.
– Turn the handlebar in the direction of
the curve, pulling on the inside hand-
grip and pushing on the outside, be-
ing careful not to apply throttle.
– Leaning forward and into the curve
may help you turn the handlebar
more easily.
– Straighten your handlebar after the
turn and proceed down the straight-
away.
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TYPICAL — RIDING POSTURE WHEN
TURNING
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1. Start
2. Friction zone
3. Apex
NOTE: Motorcyclists — Riding
through turns and curves with your
Spyder roadster is different than on a
motorcycle. The vehicle does not lean
during a turn, so you may need to shift
your body weight towards the inside
of the turn to keep a comfortable pos-
ture on the vehicle. You will need to
exert more force to turn the handlebar
of your vehicle than is needed to turn
a motorcycle. However, it is easier to
stop while turning than with a motor-
cycle.
Tips for Additional Practice
– After you are comfortable turning in
one direction, try going around the
course the other way. Be careful
not to apply more throttle than you
intend when turning left.
– Stop at the apex of the turn to see
what it is like to use your brakes in a
curve or turn.
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