Arctic Cat XC 450 Operator's Manual page 32

Leaning, Weight Shift, and Balance
When you turn, the trick is to move forward and slide over to the side
of the seat that's on the inside of the turn. Support your body weight
on the outside footrest. At the same time, lean your body to the inside
of the turn. Pay attention to the handling—if you feel the tires coming
off the ground, reduce speed, shift more of your body weight to the
side that's lifting, and make the turn wider if possible.
Wide Turns
Many ATV accidents happen during turns. If you don't understand turn-
ing techniques, it's easy for the ATV to get away from you by losing trac-
tion, plowing, or tipping. Use this method for wide turns:
1. Ease off the throttle as you approach the turn to slow down.
2. Use the principles of leaning, weight shifting, and balancing—
shift your body weight to the inside of the turn.
3. Gradually increase your speed as you come out of the turn.
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Sharp Turns
After mastering wide turns, practice the advanced skill of sharp turns.
1. Ease off the throttle as you approach the turn to slow down.
2. Use the principles of leaning, weight shifting, and balancing—
shift your body weight to the inside of the turn.
3. You might have to lean into the turn more than you do in a wide
turn.
4. If shifting your weight and balance aren't enough to keep the
ATV tires on the ground, straighten out the handlebar as much as
you can.
5. Gradually increase your speed as you come out of the turn.