Can-Am Spyder RT 2019, Operator'S Manual

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STREET STRATEGIES
Curves
Because this 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 this vehicle
is wider than a motorcycle, so less lat-
eral movement is possible, and it is
important 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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PATH FOR TYPICAL CURVES
1. Outside
2. Inside (at the apex)
Hills
Select an appropriate gear for the in-
cline. Going up hills, a lower gear can
help maintain enough power. Going
down hills, a lower gear can provide
engine braking to control your speed.
When stopped, the SE6 model can
roll regardless of what gear it is in.
The SE6 model clutch is always disen-
gaged when the vehicle is stopped, so
the transmission will not hold the vehi-
cle in place. Hold the brake pedal when
stopped on an incline. To start while on
an incline, hold the brake pedal as you
increase throttle. Release the brake
pedal as you feel the clutch engage (at
about 1500 RPM).
Night Riding
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 appro-
priate. Avoid overriding your headlight
(riding so fast that you can’t see as far
as your stopping distance). You can
also use other vehicle 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.
Group Riding
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 ex-
actly, 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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GROUP RIDING POSITION
1. Center of lane
2. Distance of 2 seconds
Particularly on curvy roads, riders
might become tired sooner than mo-
torcyclists. Do not push yourself to
keep up with motorcycles; stop if you
are tired.
Road Conditions and
Hazards
Ice, Snow and Slush
Do not ride on ice, snow or slush. Even
with VSS, there will not be enough
traction to maintain control on these
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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