Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020, Original Instructions Manual

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STREET STRATEGIES
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 disengaged
when the vehicle is stopped, so the
transmission will not hold the vehicle
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, maintain
proper following distance from the mo-
torcycle 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 motor-
cycles. Motorcycles can move farther
to the edges of the lane in curves
–
if you follow them exactly, 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
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Center of lane
2. Distance of 2 seconds
Particularly on curvy roads, riders
might become tired sooner than
motorcyclists. 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
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
traction as paved surfaces and you
can lose control, even with VSS.