Can-Am SPYDER F3TM 2016 Operator's Manual page 54

REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES
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NOTE: Motorcyclists - Riding through
turns and curves with your Spyder
roadster is different than on a motorcy-
cle. The vehicle does not lean during
a turn, so you may need to shift your
body weight towards the inside of the
turn to keep a comfortable posture
on the vehicle. You will need to exert
more force to turn the handlebar of
your vehicle than is needed to turn a
motorcycle. However, it is easier to
stop while turning than with a motor-
cycle.
Tips for Additional Practice
– After you are comfortable turning in
one direction, try going around the
course the other way. Be careful
not to apply more throttle than you
intend when turning left.
– Stop at the apex of the turn to see
what it is like to use your brakes in a
curve or turn.
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6) Quick Stops
Purpose
– Become familiar with the vehicle's
braking ability.
– Learn to apply brakes with maxi-
mum force.
Directions
This exercise is similar to what you did
before, except you'll be applying the
brake more firmly, working up to brak-
ing as hard as possible.
– Start at one end of the straight away
and accelerate to 8 km/h (5 MPH).
– Partway down the straightaway, re-
lease the throttle completely and
brake quickly and firmly.
– Keep head and eyes up and keep
handlebar straight.
– Repeat, increasing your speed and
braking harder.
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