BRP Can-Am RYKER 2019 Series, Operator'S Manual, Page: 47 / 179

WHAT'S DIFFERENT FROM OTHER VEHICLES
This mode can only be activated when
the driver is alone on the vehicle (no
passenger) and if no VSS fault is active.
WARNING
You should familiarize yourself
with the basic operation of the
vehicle as well as vehicle han-
dling with the VSS before using
the RALLY mode. When using the
RALLY mode, always be aware of
your surroundings and of the vehi-
cle handling.
Brake Pedal
One pedal applies brakes on all three
wheels. There is no hand-operated
brake, and there is no way to brake
front and rear wheels separately.
This vehicle is able to brake and steer
at the same time, much better than a
motorcycle and can stop very quickly.
Be aware of vehicles behind you, they
may not able to stop or react as quickly.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
The vehicle is equipped with an
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) as part
of the Vehicle Stability System (VSS).
This system helps to maintain the
steering control during an emergency
braking situation by keeping the brakes
from locking.
Park Position
The park position lever is a mechanical
device that lock the drive shaft when
engaged.
NOTICE
Never try to slow or stop
vehicle by moving the park position
lever. The drive shaft and the gear-
box will be damaged.
Also, the selected gear display will indi-
cate a P when the park position lever is
in the locked position.
Steering
Direct Steering
To take a turn, always steer the handle-
bar in the direction of the turn.
Motorcyclists - Do not countersteer as
you do with a motorcycle. Unlike a mo-
torcycle, this 3-wheel vehicle cannot
lean while turning. You must relearn
how to turn. Practice the turns at dif-
ferent speeds until you are proficient.
Sideways Forces in Turns
Unlike a motorcycle, this vehicle can-
not lean while turning. You will feel
sideways forces pushing you to the
outside of the turn.
To maintain balance, the operator and
passenger must hold back with their
both hands and keep their feet firmly
planted on the footpegs.
In tight turns, it may help to lean your
upper body forward and toward the in-
side of the turn.
Width
Because this vehicle is wider than a
typical motorcycle:
– Always keep the front wheels in
your lane. Be particular aware of the
front wheels location when entering
in a curve or during an overtaking.
– Do not share lanes or split lanes
(ride between two lanes of traffic).
Group riding should proceed in a sin-
gle file, even with motorcycles.
– Be prepared to swerve farther to
avoid obstacles.
NOTE: Clearing an obstacle with the
front wheels does not guarantee clear-
ing the obstacle with the rear wheel.
Reverse
The Reverse icon
R
appears into
the selected gear display when the
reverse position is selected.
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