Can-Am SPYDER F3TM 2016, Operator'S Manual

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REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES
5) Quick Stops
Purpose
– Become familiar with the vehicle
braking ability.
– Learn to apply brakes with maxi-
mum force.
Directions
This exercise is similar to what you
did before, except you’ll be applying
the brake more firmly, working up to
braking as hard as possible. The An-
tilock Braking System (ABS) will pre-
vent the wheels from locking and help
you maintain steering control while
applying maximum braking force. Al-
ways release the throttle completely
for quick stops with the SE6. If you ap-
ply throttle and brake at the same time,
your stopping distance will be longer.
– Start at one end of the straightaway
and accelerate to 8 km/h (5 MPH).
Partway down the straightaway, re-
lease the throttle completely and
brake quickly.
Never pump the
brake as the ABS will prevent wheel
lock.
– Keep head and eyes up, keep han-
dlebar straight, and do not release
the brake until fully stopped.
– Repeat, increasing your speed and
braking harder.
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Tips for Additional Practice
– Practice checking your mirrors be-
fore braking hard.
6) Weaves
Purpose
– Get more experience with the vehi-
cle handling and rider position.
Directions
6 m (20 ft) Weave
1. Weave between every marker/in-
tersection of every other parking
spot. Keep your speed low ini-
tially as you get used to making the
changes of direction.
2. Lean into each turn and turn the
handlebar in the direction you want
to go by pulling and pushing the
grips.
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