Carrying A Passenger - Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020 Original Instructions Manual

Carrying a Passenger

This vehicle is designed for only one
passenger, seated behind the operator.
Never carry multiple passengers.
Do not 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 footrests
and handholds, maintain balance and
hold on in sudden maneuvers, and not
distract the operator.
The passenger should use its audio
control in respect to the rider's direc-
tives.
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 helmet
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.
Instruct the passenger on how to ride
before starting out. Have the passen-
ger follow these rules:
1. - Maintain proper riding position.
- Hold the passenger handholds
and keep feet on the passen-
ger footrests at all times. The
passenger footrest height is ad-
justable. Refer to A
PASSENGER FOOTREST
- The passenger should not hold
on to the operator as the opera-
tor may not be able to withstand
the lateral force generated by
both.
DJUSTING THE
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CARRYING A PASSENGER, CARGO OR TOWING A TRAILER
Different gripping positions on the
handholds may be more comfortable
for different maneuvers.
hand at the front corner of and one
hand at the opposite back corner for
turns, both hands further forward or
back for other situations).
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A. Gripping positions on the handholds
2. Stay clear of the exhaust pipe, the
rear wheel and the drive belt.
3. Avoid turning around or leaning
except to keep balance in a turn.
In an unexpected maneuver, a
passenger who is not in the normal
riding position is more likely to fall
off.
4. Watch the road and respond to
upcoming road conditions. Lean
into curves as needed to resist any
sideways force. When crossing
an obstacle, hole or bump, rise
slightly off the seat without locking
your elbows.
Avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and
turns, especially with inexperienced
passengers.
maneuvers can make the passenger
fall off.
(e.g., one
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Sudden, unexpected
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