Can-Am spyder gs 2008 Operator's Manual page 44

REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES
you maintain steering control while ap-
plying the maximum braking force.
– Start at one end of the straight away
and accelerate to 8 km/h (5 MPH).
Partway down the straightaway,
brake quickly. Do not pump the
brakes – the ABS will prevent wheel
lock.
– Keep head and eyes up, keep han-
dlebars straight, and do not release
the brake until fully stopped.
– Repeat, increasing your speed and
braking harder.
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1. Start
2. Stop
Tips for additional practice
– Practice checking your mirrors be-
fore braking hard.
7) Weaves
Purpose
– Get more experience with the vehi-
cle's handling and rider position.
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Directions
6 m (20 ft) Weave
– Weave between every marker/
intersection of every other park-
ing spot. Do not use throttle – stay
in the friction zone. Lean into each
turn and turn the handlebars in the
direction you want to go by pulling
and pushing the grips.
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NO THROTTLE
1. Start
12 m (40 ft) Weave
Once you're comfortable, try doing
12 m (40 ft) weaves between every
other cone/every fourth parking space.
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