Can-Am SPYDER RS, Operator'S Manual, Page: 46 / 147

REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES
3) Engine Stop while in Motion
Purpose
– Become familiar with using the en-
gine stop switch when in motion so
you know how the vehicle will react
if you need to use it later.
Directions
– Partway down the straightaway,
while operating in the friction zone,
turn the engine stop switch to OFF
and coast to a stop.
– Restart the engine and repeat the
exercise. Try releasing the clutch
farther and moving a little faster be-
fore using the engine stop switch.
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1. Start
2. Press engine stop switch
3. Proceed to end of straightaway, stop and
turn as before
4. Stop
5. Press engine stop switch
Restart the engine and proceed to the
next exercise.
4) Using the Throttle and Clutch
Purpose
– Become familiar with operating the
throttle.
– Learn to balance throttle and clutch.
Directions
This exercise is similar to the friction
zone exercise, except this time you
will be using some throttle. You will
use the entire straightaway, stopping
only at the ends.
– Start this exercise stopped in first
gear at the beginning of a straight-
away.
– With the clutch lever pulled in,
gently apply throttle until the
tachometer reads between 1500
and 2000 RPM. Practice holding it
within this range.
– Hold the throttle at this position
while gently releasing the clutch
lever as before. Try not to let the
RPMs exceed 2500.
– The more quickly you release the
clutch lever, the more quickly you
will accelerate. If you release the
clutch too quickly, the engine may
stall or the vehicle may jump for-
ward.
Applying too much throttle can
cause the rear wheel to spin and
can result in rapid acceleration.
– When the clutch lever is fully re-
leased, the throttle controls your
speed.
– As you approach the end of the
straightaway, release the throttle,
pull in the clutch lever and apply the
brakes to come to a stop.
– Without using throttle, turn around
and head down the opposite
straightaway.
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