Sliding And Skidding - Yamaha MOTO-4 1987 Owner's Manual

Use extreme caution when crossing sharp __
bumps. Crossing at too great a speed could
cause the MOTO-4 to be upset, resulting
in Jossof control with the possibility of an
accident and injury.
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SLIDING AND SKIDDING
Care should be used when riding on loose or
slippery surfaces since the MOTO-4 may slide.
If unexpected and uncorrected, sliding could If the rear wheels of your MOTO-4 start to
lead to an accident, slide sideways, control can usually be regained
(if there is room to do so) by steering in the
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to direction of the slide. Applying the brakes or
slide in loose or slippery conditions, position- accelerating is not recommended until you
ing your weight over the front wheels will have corrected the slide.
sometimes help.
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