Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020, Оригинальное руководство пользователя

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REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7d) Other Gears
If space allows, you can try shifting
into and out of higher gears as well.
Follow the same process and shift UP
or DOWN one gear at a time.
Note: Applying slightly more throttle
while downshifting can help the en-
gine rev up to match vehicle speed
more quickly and make the downshift
smoother. When you do not apply throt-
tle while downshifting, engine braking
will slow the vehicle. This can help you
decrease speed, but remember that
VSS does not control engine braking. If
you shift into too low a gear when you
are at high speed, the rear tire can skid
and you can lose control, spin out, tip
or roll over, particularly in a curve.
8) Swerve
Purpose
- Become familiar with the vehicle
handling for quick maneuvers.
- Try different variations of braking
and swerving.
Directions
At this point you will need to change
your course. Set up your markers as
shown in the diagram below. Do not
use any fixed or hard, heavy objects as
markers for this exercise.
- Enter between the double cones at
about 8 km/h (5 mi/h) and maintain
that speed throughout.
- Steer around the line of cones.
- Exit through the second set of dou-
ble cones.
- Repeat the exercise multiple times,
swerving in both directions.
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1. 6 m (20 ft)
2. 3 m (10 ft)
3. 2.5 m (8 ft)
Tips for Additional Practice
- You can gradually increase your
entry speed (to no more than
13 km/h to 19 km/h (8 mi/h to
12 mi/h) and try some variations.
For example, approach faster and
slow before entering the exercise,
apply brakes during the swerve,
etc.
- A helper can add an element of sur-
prise to the exercise by deciding
which direction you should swerve,
or if you should come to a stop in-
stead. Have your helper stand at a
safe distance away (e.g., beyond
the end of your practice area). As
you reach the first set of cones, the
helper can use hand signals to indi-
cate which direction to swerve or for
you to stop.
- Practice checking your mirrors and
blind spot before you swerve.