Yamaha YFM50RY Owner's Manual page 62

EWB01570
WARNING
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Always follow proper procedures for turning
as described in this Owner's Manual. Practice
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turning at low speeds before attempting to turn
at faster speeds. Do not turn at speeds too fast
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for your skills or the conditions.
As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to
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turn the handlebars in the desired direction. As you
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do so, put your weight on the footboard to the out-
side of the turn (opposite your desired direction)
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and lean your upper body into the turn. Use the
throttle to maintain an even speed through the
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turn. This maneuver will let the wheel on the inside
of the turn slip slightly, allowing the ATV to make
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the turn properly.
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1. Lean towards inside of turn.
2. Support your weight on the outer footboard.
This procedure should be practiced at slow speed
many times in a large unpaved area with no obsta-
cles. If an incorrect technique is used, your ATV
may continue to go straight. If the ATV doesn't
turn, come to a stop and then practice the proce-
dure again. If the riding surface is slippery or loose,
it may help to position more of your weight over the
front wheels by moving forward on the seat.
Once you have learned this technique, you should
be able to perform it at higher speeds or in tighter
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