Can-Am RYKER 2023 Series, Operator'S Manual

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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 77
handlebar of your vehicle than is
needed to turn a motorcycle.
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Because the vehicle is narrower than
a car, you can move from side to side
in the lane in curves to straighten your
path of travel. But the vehicle is wider
than a motorcycle, so less lateral
movement is possible, and it is impor-
tant to make sure that your front tires
do not leave the lane.
For typical curves, an outside, inside,
outside path is best.
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1. Outside
2. Inside (at the apex)
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When stopped, the vehicle can roll re-
gardless of what gear it is in. The
clutch is always disengaged when the
vehicle is stopped, so the transmis-
sion will not hold the vehicle in place.
Hold the brake pedal when stopped
on an incline. To start while on an in-
cline, hold the brake pedal as you in-
crease throttle. Release the brake
pedal as you feel the clutch engage.
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In addition to using your lights and sig-
nals to be seen by other motorists,
consider your own ability to see at
night. Use high beams when appropri-
ate. Avoid overriding your headlight
(riding so fast that you cannot see as
far as your stopping distance). You
can also use other vehicles headlights
to see the road ahead.
Do not use tinted or colored visors or
lenses at night, and be particularly
careful that your visor does not have
scratches or smudges.
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Ride single file only. Never share
lanes, even with a motorcycle.
When riding with motorcycles, main-
tain proper following distance from the
motorcycle in front of you, even if they
are riding to one side of the lane. In
curves, do not try to follow the path of
motorcycles. Motorcycles can move
farther to the edges of the lane in
curves — if you follow them exactly,
your front wheel can leave the lane.
Motorcycles may be able to take
curves faster than this vehicle. Do not
try to match their speed.
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1. Center of lane
2. Distance of 2 seconds
Particularly on curvy roads, the riders
might become tired sooner than mo-
torcyclists. Do not push yourself to
keep up with motorcycles; stop if you
are tired.
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Do not ride on ice, snow or slush.
Even with VSS, there will not be
enough traction to maintain control on
these slippery surfaces. This vehicle
is more likely than a car to spin out of
control in slippery surfaces.
STREET STRATEGIES