Carrying A Passenger Or Cargo; Weight Limits; Operating With Extra Weight; Carrying A Passenger - Can-Am spyder gs 2008 Operator's Manual

CARRYING A PASSENGER OR CARGO

Weight Limits

Do not exceed the weight limits for rid-
ers and cargo.
WEIGHT LIMITS
Vehicle load limit
(including operator,
passenger, cargo and added
accessories)
Front storage compartment
Excess weight will:
– reduce your ability to accelerate,
brake and turn
– reduce the effectiveness of the VSS
– increase the risk of rolling over if the
weight is high or toward the rear
– reduce ground clearance, increas-
ing the risk of striking low obstacles
or uneven road surfaces
– increase the risk of tire failure.
Operating with Extra
Weight
Carrying a passenger or heavy cargo
affects the way the vehicle handles
because of the greater weight, and be-
cause the weight distribution will be
different.
1. You won't be able to accelerate
as quickly. Allow more time and
space for passing.
2. You won't be able to stop as quick-
ly. Use a longer following distance
from the vehicle in front of you, at
least three seconds. Use an even
longer distance if riding conditions
are not ideal (e.g., low visibility,
poor road surface).
3. You won't be able to turn as sharply
or at as high a speed. Slow down
more than usual before turning and
avoid sharp turns.
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54
200 kg
(440 lb)
16 kg
(35 lb)
SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4. The Spyder roadster may be less
stable. There is a greater risk of
tipping or rolling during extreme
maneuvers with weight that is
higher or farther to the rear (like
a passenger).

Carrying a Passenger

The Spyder roadster is designed for
only one passenger, seated behind the
operator. Never carry multiple passen-
gers.
Don't carry a passenger until you have
experience riding alone in a variety of
conditions and can proficiently handle
the vehicle.
The passenger must be sober, alert,
able to reach the passenger footpegs
and handholds, maintain balance and
hold on in sudden maneuvers, and not
distract the operator.
Be sure the passenger is wearing ap-
propriate protective gear. The passen-
ger should wear all of the protective
gear recommended for the operator,
particularly a helmet. A full-face hel-
met is recommended; in a sudden
stop, the passenger's face can strike
the back of the operator's helmet.
Keep the brakes applied and the trans-
mission in neutral until the passenger
is in riding position.
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