BRP Can-Am Ryker 900 ACE (Rally Edition) 2019 Operator's Manual page 59

4) Basic Turns
Purpose
– Get comfortable turning in a con-
trolled manner.
Directions
This exercise is similar to what you
did before, except that now instead of
stopping for each turn, you will make
the turn at low speed.
– Roll in a straight line. Ride a little
farther from the cones so you can
make a wide arcing turn at the end
of the straightaway.
– As you approach the curve, slow
down to no more than 8 km/h
(5 MPH) by releasing the throttle
and apply brake if needed.
– Hold the throttle to maintain your
low speed.
– Look in the direction of the curve.
– Turn the handlebar in the direction of
the curve, pulling on the inside hand-
grip and pushing on the outside, be-
ing careful not to apply throttle.
– Leaning forward and into the curve
may help you turn the handlebar
more easily.
– Straighten your handlebar after the
turn and proceed down the straight-
away.
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RIDING POSTURE WHEN TURNING
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES
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2. Friction zone
3. Apex
NOTE: Motorcyclists - Riding through
turns and curves with this vehicle is
different than on a motorcycle. 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. How-
ever, it is easier to stop while turning
than with a motorcycle.
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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