Preparing To Ride; Riding Posture; Practice Exercises - Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020 Original Instructions Manual

REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES
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TYPICAL - PARKING LOT
1. At least 30 m (100 ft)
2. At least 75 m (250 ft)
3. 12 m (40 ft)
4. 6 m (20 ft)
5. Open area
Even in a closed lot, be aware of poten-
tial traffic. Check to the front, sides and
rear before doing an exercise. Also,
watch out for children and animals.

Preparing to Ride

Know the location and operation of all
the vehicle controls.
Perform the pre-ride inspection; see
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RE IDE NSPECTION
Always start and stop the engine ac-
cording to the instructions in
ING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Riding Posture

Good posture helps you maneuver the
vehicle more easily. Always keep both
hands and both feet in position so that
you can operate the controls easily.
The wrist should typically be aligned
straight with the arm (this position helps
you apply the amount of throttle you
want). Arms should be relaxed and
bent. Keep your back straight and your
head and eyes up. Keep both feet on
the pegs near the controls.
Never operate the vehicle, even for a
short distance, unless you are in the
proper riding posture.
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TYPICAL — RIDING POSTURE

Practice Exercises

1) Revving the Engine and Using
the Engine Stop Switch
Purpose
- Become familiar with the operation
of the twist throttle.
- Become familiar with the sound
of the engine at different RPMs.
This will help you to know when to
upshift and downshift based on the
engine sound.
- Become familiar with using the en-
gine stop switch.