Can-Am RYKER 2023 Series, Operator'S Manual

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78 SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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On gravel, dirt, or sand-covered
roads, use extra caution and reduce
your speed, particularly for curves.
These surfaces do not provide as
much traction as paved surfaces and
you can lose control, even with VSS.
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There is normally enough traction to
maintain control on pavement that is
moist or wet, as long as there is not a
layer of water on top of the pavement
(like a puddle or flowing water on the
road). As with other vehicles, the ve-
hicle can hydroplane if you drive too
fast over water that has accumulated
on the road, but hydroplaning occurs
at lower speeds than with most cars or
motorcycles. You are more likely to
hydroplane in deeper water. Watch for
splashing or spraying when other ve-
hicles go through water as an indica-
tor of depth.
When hydroplaning occurs, one or
more wheels rise up on a layer of
water, losing contact with the road. If
this happens to the rear wheel, you
may feel it slide sideways. Hydroplan-
ing wheels do not have the traction
necessary to control the vehicle. You
can lose control and spin out, and the
VSS cannot keep you in control.
Avoid large water puddles or water
streams, and slow down or pull off the
road during heavy rains. If you must
pass through water, slow down as
much as possible before you reach it.
After passing through water, test your
brakes. Apply them several times if
necessary to let friction dry the brake
pads.
Properly maintained tires reduce the
risk of hydroplaning. Always maintain
recommended tire pressure:
Refer to
Tire Pressure
in
Maintenance
Procedures
section
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The pressure difference between the
left and right side tire should not ex-
ceed 3.4 kPa (.5 lbf/in²).
Immediately replace any tire that
shows the maximum tread wear indi-
cator to minimize risk of hydroplaning.
The middle of a lane can be particu-
larly slick in the first few minutes of
rain, as oil and dirt combine with the
water. After more rain, water can ac-
cumulate in ruts in worn pavement.
Avoid both of these low traction areas.
When possible, keep your front tires in
areas with the best traction.
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Do not use your vehicle off road. The
vehicle cannot handle the rough, low--
traction, uneven surfaces that you
may encounter in off-road riding. You
could easily get stuck, lose control or
roll over. Also, it may be illegal for off--
road use in certain areas.
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This vehicle was designed to be able
to drive on compact non-asphalted
roads (gravel, earth, sand).
The RALLY mode may be activated to
improve the riding experience.
This mode must only be used when
riding on unpaved roads.
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Whenever possible, avoid riding over
obstacles, holes and bumps. If you
must ride over them, slow down as
much as possible before you get
there, then release the brake as you
go over.
For wide obstacles or bumps, ap-
proach straight on if possible, so that
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