Climbing Uphill - Yamaha YTZ250S 1986 Service Manual

Remember: Avoid higher speeds until you
are thoroughly familiar with the operation
of your Tri-Moto.
Climbing Uphill
Be sure that you can maneuver your Tri-Moto
well on flat ground before attempting any in-
cline and then practice riding first on gentle
slopes. Try more difficult climbs only after you
have developed you skill. In all cases avoid in-
clines with slippery or loose surfaces, or
obstacles that might cause you to lose control.
It is important when climbing a hill to make sure
that your weight is transferred forward on the
Tri-Moto. This can be accomplished by lean-
ing forward and, on steeper inclines, standing
on the footrests and leaning forward over the
handlebars.
Be sure that you are using a steady speed when
you climb a hill, not so fast that you can lose
control or so slow that the engine will stall.
Downshift quickly and smoothly, if necessary,
to maintain sufficient engine power.
WARNING:
Avoid sudden bursts of throttle which
could cause the machine to "wheelie"
when climbing a hill. The front wheel must
be kept on the ground to avoid loss of
directional control and to prevent the
possibility of the Tri-Moto tipping over
backwards.
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If you are climbing a hiil and you find that you
have not properly judged your ability to make
it to the top, you should turn the Tri-Moto
around while you still have forward motion
(provided you have the room to do so) and go
down the hill.
WARNING:
DO NOT attempt turning around on a hill
unless you have mastered the turning
technique on flat ground.
If your Tri-Moto has stalled or stopped and you
believe you can continue up the hill, restart
carefully to make sure you do not lift the front
wheel which could cause you to lose control.
If you are unable to continue up the hill, dis-
mount the Tri-Moto on the uphill side.
Physically turn the Tri-Moto around and then
descend the hill.
If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT use the
rear brake to stop or try to put the Tri-Moto
in gear. The Tri-Moto could easily tip over
backwards. Instead, dismount the Tri-Moto im-
mediately on the uphill side.
WARNING:
When dismounting your Tri-Moto on a
slope, always dismount and stay on the
uphill side to avoid the possibility of the
Tri-Moto rolling over on top of you.
Do not use the rear brake to try to stop the
Tri-Moto if it is rolling backwards down a
hill or attempt to put the Tri-Moto in gear.
The Tri-Moto may tip over on top of
youresulting in injury. Dismount the Tri-
Moto immediately on the uphill side.