Can-Am Spyder RT 2019, Operator'S Manual

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STREET STRATEGIES
slippery surfaces. This vehicle is more
likely than a car to spin out of control in
slippery surfaces.
Gravel, Dirt and Sand
On gravel, dirt, or sand-covered roads,
use extra caution and reduce your
speed, particularly for curves. These
surfaces do not provide as much trac-
tion as paved surfaces and you can
lose control, even with VSS.
Wet Pavement and Puddles
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, this 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 indicator
of depth.
When hydroplaning occurs, one or
more wheels rise up on a layer of wa-
ter, losing contact with the road. If this
happens to the rear wheel, you may
feel it slide sideways. Hydroplaning
wheels do not have the traction nec-
essary 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
MAINTE-
NANCE PROCEDURES
section.
NOTE: The pressure difference be-
tween the left and right side tire should
not exceed 3.4 kPa (.5 PSI).
Immediately replace any tire that
shows the maximum tread wear indi-
cator to minimize risk of hydroplaning.
The middle of a lane can be particularly
slick in the first few minutes of rain, as
oil and dirt combine with the water. Af-
ter more rain, water can accumulate in
ruts in worn pavement. Avoid both of
these low traction areas. When possi-
ble, keep your front tires in areas with
the best traction.
Off-Road Use
Do not use this 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.
Obstacles, Holes and Bumps
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
both front tires go over at the same
time. When going over an obstacle,
bump or hole with both front wheels,
riders should stand up slightly on the
pegs and use legs to absorb the shock.
Be prepared for the rear wheel to strike
the obstacle. For narrower obstacles,
bumps or holes, it is better to ride over
it with the rear tire. If you ride over
them with a front tire, maintain a firm
grip on the handlebar, take care not to
accidentally applying the throttle and
be prepared to correct your trajectory
if necessary.
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