Can-Am Spyder RT 2019, Operator'S Manual

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REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES
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1. 6 m (20 ft)
2. 3 m (10 ft)
3. 2.5 m (8 ft)
Tips for Additional Practice
– You can gradually increase
your entry speed (to no more
than
13 km/h to 19 km/h
(8 MPH to 12 MPH) and try some
variations. For example, approach
faster and slow before entering the
exercise, apply brakes during the
swerve, etc.
– A helper can add an element of sur-
prise to the exercise by deciding
which direction you should swerve,
or if you should come to a stop in-
stead. Have your helper stand at a
safe distance away (e.g., beyond
the end of your practice area). As
you reach the first set of cones, the
helper can use hand signals to indi-
cate which direction to swerve or
for you to stop.
– Practice checking your mirrors and
blind spot before you swerve.
9) Operating in Reverse
Purpose
– Become familiar with the vehicle
handling and turning radius in re-
verse.
Directions
– Shift into reverse. See
BASIC PRO-
CEDURES
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– Check that the area behind you is
clear. Continue to look backwards.
Be careful not to strike anything
with your front wheels as you back
up. Slow and stop by releasing
throttle and using brake, just like
when operating normally.
– Back for a few feet at time, stopping
in between.
– Keep your speed low and do not
back up for long distances.
– After you are comfortable with re-
verse, back into a parking space as
shown in the diagram below.
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1. Start
2. Reverse
3. Stop
4. Forward
Developing Advanced
Riding Skills
Once you have mastered basic rid-
ing skills, you can begin developing
more advanced skills. First, learn the
STREET STRATEGIES
covered in the
next section. Then you can take the ve-
hicle on the road in relatively low-risk
situations.
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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