Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020, Original Instructions Manual

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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CARRYING A PASSENGER, CARGO OR TOWING A
TRAILER
Weight Limits
Do not exceed the weight limits for
riders and cargo.
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1. Vehicle load limit
2. Front storage compartment
3. Glove box
4. Side storage compartments
5. Top storage compartment
Weight Limits
Vehicle load
limit (including
operator, pas-
senger, cargo
and added ac-
cessories)
252 kg (556 lb)
Front storage
compartment
16 kg (35 lb)
Glove box 2 kg (4 lb)
Side storage
compartment 6.8 kg (15 lb)
(each)
Top storage
compartment
6.8 kg (15 lb)
(with top rack
installed)
9 kg (20 lb)
(without top
rack)
Excess weight will:
- Reduce your ability to accelerate,
brake and turn.
- Reduce the effectiveness of the
VSS.
- Increase the risk of rolling over if
the weight is high or toward the
rear.
- Reduce ground clearance, increas-
ing the risk of striking low obsta-
cles or uneven road surfaces.
- Increase the risk of tire failure.
Operating with Extra Weight
Carrying a passenger or heavy cargo
affects the way the vehicle handles
because of the greater weight, and
because the weight distribution will be
different.
1. You will not be able to accelerate
as quickly. Allow more time and
space for passing.
2. You will not be able to stop as
quickly. Use a longer following
distance from the vehicle in front
of you, at least three seconds.
Use an even longer distance if rid-
ing conditions are not ideal (e.g.,
low visibility, poor road surface).
3. You will not be able to turn as
sharply or at as high a speed.
Slow down more than usual be-
fore turning and avoid sharp turns.
4. This vehicle may be less stable.
There is a greater risk of tipping or
rolling during extreme maneuvers
with weight that is higher or far-
ther to the rear (like a passenger).