Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020, Original Instructions Manual

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REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Directions
- Start with the vehicle in NEUTRAL,
the parking brake engaged, and
your right foot on the brake pedal.
Check the multifunction gauge to be
sure you are in NEUTRAL
–
if you
are in first gear, it will try to start
moving when you apply the throttle.
- Watch the tachometer and apply
throttle (twist by lowering your wrist)
a few times to raise the RPM to no
more than 4000. Practice applying
the throttle gently and smoothly,
holding it steady at about 3000
RPMs, and releasing it. As long as
the transmission is in neutral the
power will not transfer to the rear
wheel.
- Use the engine stop switch to cut
all power to the vehicle. Press the
switch with your right thumb while
keeping your hand on the handgrip.
Tips for Additional Practice
- Practice pressing the engine stop
switch without looking at it.
2) Starting, Stopping and Basic
Handling
Purpose
- Learn throttle control and how to
get the vehicle moving.
- Become familiar with low speed
deceleration and braking.
Directions
If you feel like you are losing control
while doing these exercises, release
the throttle to stop accelerating and
apply the brake as needed to slow
down. You can also use the engine
stop switch to cut power entirely.
2a) Apply and Immediately Release
Throttle
Directions
At first, you will only use the throttle for
a moment at a time, then release it and
coast.
- Start the engine and release the
parking brake.
- With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the transmission into first gear
by pressing the gear selector for-
ward.
- Release the brake.
- Slowly apply throttle until the ve-
hicle starts to creep forward. As
soon as you start moving release
the throttle and coast, then press
the brake to stop. Repeat to the end
of the straightaway.
- To turn around at the end of the
straightaway, stop, turn the han-
dlebar all the way to the right, then
briefly apply and release the throt-
tle, and coast through the turn. You