Can-Am Spyder RT, Operator'S Manual

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STREET STRATEGIES
these low traction areas. When possi-
ble, keep your front tires in areas with
the best traction.
Off-Road Use
Do not use the Spyder roadster off
road. The vehicle cannot handle the
rough, low-traction, uneven surfaces
that you may encounter in off-road rid-
ing. You could easily get stuck, lose
control or roll over. Also, it may be ille-
gal 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.
If you strike a large enough obstacle,
bump or hole, the impact can make the
vehicle jump and strike you, eject rid-
ers, make you lose control, spin or roll
over.
If you can’t come to a complete stop
in time to avoid an obstacle, you can
swerve to avoid it. You can swerve
and brake at the same time if neces-
sary.
If you encounter a large animal in the
road, like a deer, it is best to stop be-
fore reaching it and wait until the ani-
mal leaves, or go past slowly. If a dog
chases you, a good strategy is to slow
down and downshift as the dog ap-
proaches, then accelerate away as you
get closer to where the dog would in-
tercept you.
On-Road Emergencies
A vehicle malfunction or an unex-
pected situation can occur any time
during a ride. A well-maintained vehi-
cle can help reduce the risk of malfunc-
tion, but you should still be prepared
for an emergency.
– Always have the Operator's Guide
and tool kit in the vehicle. Refer to
ROAD SIDE REPAIRS
for technical
guidelines on problems that could
occur during a trip.
– When stopping on the road, follow
these precautions:
• If the road has paved shoulders,
signal your intention to pull off
the highway, pull off at near traf-
fic speed, then slow down to a
complete stop.
• If the shoulder is unpaved, signal
a right turn and slow down to a
safe speed before pulling off the
paved roadway.
• To increase your visibility, turn on
the hazard warning lights.
– If you have cellular phone or other
communication device, fully charge
it before long rides.
– If you are involved in a crash, BRP
strongly recommends that you
have your vehicle transported (see
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
) to
the nearest Can-Am roadster dealer
to have it thoroughly inspected for
safety before riding again.
– Fill in the BRP accident/incident re-
port.
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