Riding Downhill - Yamaha YFM50R Owner's Manual

RIDING DOWNHILL

When riding your ATV downhill, shift your weight
as far to the rear and uphill side of the ATV as pos-
sible. Move back on the seat and sit with your arms
straight. Allow the engine compression to do most
of the braking for you. Improper braking may cause
a loss of traction.
Use caution while descending a hill with loose or
slippery surfaces. Braking ability and traction may
be adversely affected by these surfaces. Improper
braking may also cause a loss of traction.
Whenever possible, ride your ATV straight down-
hill. Avoid sharp angles which could allow the ATV
to tip or roll over. Carefully choose your path and
ride no faster than you will be able to react to ob-
stacles which may appear.
EWB01620
WARNING
Always follow proper procedures for going
down hills as described in this Owner's Manu-
al.
Note: a special technique is required when
braking as you go down a hill.
G
Always check the terrain carefully before
you start down any hill.
G Shift your weight backward.
G
Never go down a hill at high speed.
G
Avoid going down a hill at an angle that
would cause the ATV to lean sharply to one
side. Go straight down the hill where possi-
ble.
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