Can-Am spyder gs 2008, Руководство оператора

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STREET STRATEGIES
Particularly on curvy roads, Spyder
roadster riders might become tired
sooner than motorcyclists. Don’t 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. The Spyder road-
ster 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 pave-
ment (like a puddle or flowing water on
the road). As with other vehicles, the
Spyder roadster can hydroplane if you
drive too fast over water that has accu-
mulated 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 vehicles 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:
–
front:
min.: 89 kPa (13 psi), 0.89 bar
max.: 117 kPa (17 psi), 1.17 bar
– rear:
min.: 179 kPa (26 PSI), 1.79 bar
max.: 207 kPa (30 PSI), 2.07 bar.
Immediately replace any tire that
shows the maximum tread wear in-
dicator (p. 79) to minimize risk of hy-
droplaning.
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 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
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